2005 Fiat Stilo vs. 2005 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Stilo 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 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Fiat Stilo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Fiat Stilo (131 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2005 Ford Focus. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Stilo should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Stilo weights approximately 25 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.
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 Ford Focus (245 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Stilo. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Stilo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Stilo | 2005 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Stilo | Focus |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 45 L |
