2005 Ford Focus 1.6 Station Wagon vs. 2005 Ford Focus ZX4 S
To start off, both 2005 Ford Focus 1.6 Station Wagon and 2005 Ford Focus ZX4 S 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 ZX4 S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Focus ZX4 S (136 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2005 Ford Focus 1.6 Station Wagon. (108 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Focus ZX4 S should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Focus 1.6 Station Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Focus ZX4 S weights approximately 23 kg more than 2005 Ford Focus 1.6 Station Wagon. 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 ZX4 S (171 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus 1.6 Station Wagon. (146 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Focus ZX4 S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Focus 1.6 Station Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Focus 1.6 Station Wagon | 2005 Ford Focus ZX4 S | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Focus | Focus |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 53 L |
