2005 Acura RSX vs. 2005 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2005 Acura RSX and 2005 Ford Focus were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura RSX (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2005 Ford Focus. (136 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura RSX should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Focus weights approximately 89 kg more than 2005 Acura RSX.
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, 2005 Acura RSX (191 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus. (175 Nm). This means 2005 Acura RSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura RSX | 2005 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | RSX | Focus |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1222 kg | 1311 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 53 L |
