2004 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2004 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2004 Jeep Cherokee and 2004 Ford Focus were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,776 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jeep Cherokee (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (128 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 765 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.
Because 2004 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Jeep Cherokee will offer significantly more control. 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 Jeep Cherokee (360 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Jeep Cherokee | 2004 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Jeep | Ford |
| Model | Cherokee | Focus |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2776 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.6 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2031 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
