2005 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Nissan Quest
To start off, both 2005 Ford Focus and 2005 Nissan Quest were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Quest (240 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2005 Ford Focus. (153 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Quest weights approximately 435 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 Nissan Quest (314 Nm) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus. (172 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Quest 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 Quest | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Focus | Quest |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 76 L |
