2005 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star
To start off, both 2005 Ford Focus and 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star 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 Mitsubishi Space Star (112 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Ford Focus. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star weights approximately 745 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 Mitsubishi Space Star (265 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus. (170 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Focus | 2005 Mitsubishi Space Star | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Focus | Space Star |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 1160 kg | 1905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 55 L |
