2005 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Suzuki Liana
To start off, both 2005 Ford Focus and 2005 Suzuki Liana were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Focus (136 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Liana. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Liana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Focus weights approximately 101 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Liana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Suzuki Liana is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki Liana will offer significantly more control. 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 (175 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Liana. (144 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Liana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Focus | 2005 Suzuki Liana | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Focus | Liana |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1311 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.9 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 50 L |
