2005 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Seat Cordoba
To start off, both 2005 Ford Focus and 2005 Seat Cordoba were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Cordoba (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Ford Focus. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 15 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 Seat Cordoba (321 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Focus | 2005 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Focus | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1223 kg | 1238 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
