2005 Ford Focus vs. 2004 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 2005 Ford Focus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Bora would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Bora (113 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Ford Focus. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Focus weights approximately 224 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Bora.
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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. (155 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Bora.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Focus | 2004 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Focus | Bora |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1211 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
