2005 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2005 Ford Focus and 2005 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,792 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Corolla (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2005 Ford Focus. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Focus weights approximately 155 kg more than 2005 Toyota Corolla.
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 Toyota Corolla (178 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Focus | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Focus | Corolla |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 91.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1120 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |