2005 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Skoda Fabia
To start off, both 2005 Ford Focus and 2005 Skoda Fabia were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Skoda Fabia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Skoda Fabia (101 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2005 Ford Focus. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Skoda Fabia should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 79 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 Skoda Fabia (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Skoda Fabia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Focus | 2005 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Focus | Fabia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.2 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1171 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
