2005 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Opel Zafira
To start off, both 2005 Ford Focus and 2005 Opel Zafira were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Zafira (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2005 Ford Focus. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Zafira should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Zafira weights approximately 123 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 Opel Zafira (173 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Focus | 2005 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Focus | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 88.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1398 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 58 L |
