2005 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Peugeot 307
To start off, both 2005 Ford Focus and 2005 Peugeot 307 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,388 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Peugeot 307 (74 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Ford Focus. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Peugeot 307 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Focus weights approximately 44 kg more than 2005 Peugeot 307.
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 (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Peugeot 307. (122 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Focus | 2005 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Focus | 307 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
