2005 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Nissan Murano
To start off, both 2005 Ford Focus and 2005 Nissan Murano were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Murano (231 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2005 Ford Focus. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Murano weights approximately 699 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.
Because 2005 Nissan Murano 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, 2005 Nissan Murano 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 Nissan Murano (310 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Focus | 2005 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Focus | Murano |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1399 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 231 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.2 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1171 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 82 L |
