2005 Ford Focus vs. 2001 Honda Mobilio
To start off, 2005 Ford Focus is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Mobilio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Mobilio would be higher. At 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Focus (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2001 Honda Mobilio. (89 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 97 kg more than 2005 Ford Focus.
Because 2001 Honda Mobilio is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Mobilio 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, 2005 Ford Focus (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Focus | 2001 Honda Mobilio | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Focus | Mobilio |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1223 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 42 L |
