2005 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2005 Ford Focus and 2005 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Focus (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Opel Astra. (99 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Focus weights approximately 80 kg more than 2005 Opel Astra. 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 Ford Focus (245 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Astra. (230 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Focus | 2005 Opel Astra | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Focus | Astra |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | 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 | 1435 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 52 L |