2004 Ford Focus vs. 2011 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sienna is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Focus would be higher. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Sienna (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 583 kg more than 2004 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Toyota Sienna (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (178 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus. 2011 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Focus | 2011 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Focus | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1939 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 76 L |
