2004 Ford Focus vs. 2012 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2012 Toyota Aygo is newer by 8 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Focus (131 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Aygo. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Aygo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Focus weights approximately 320 kg more than 2012 Toyota Aygo. 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, 2004 Ford Focus (175 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Aygo. (93 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Aygo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Focus | 2012 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Focus | Aygo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1615 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.1 L/100km | 4.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 35 L |
