2005 Chrysler 300 vs. 2005 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2005 Chrysler 300 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler 300 (335 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2005 Ford Focus. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 697 kg more than 2005 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chrysler 300 (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Focus. 2005 Chrysler 300 has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Chrysler 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chrysler 300 | 2005 Ford Focus | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | 300 | Focus |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5654 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 529 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.7 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1213 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 55 L |