2005 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Ford Focus 1.6 Ambiente
To start off, both 2005 Ford Focus and 2005 Ford Focus 1.6 Ambiente were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Focus (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Ford Focus 1.6 Ambiente. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Focus 1.6 Ambiente. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Focus 1.6 Ambiente weights approximately 11 kg more than 2005 Ford Focus .
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 (170 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus 1.6 Ambiente. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Focus 1.6 Ambiente.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Focus | 2005 Ford Focus 1.6 Ambiente | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Focus | Focus |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1171 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 55 L |
