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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Corolla (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 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 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 100 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 Toyota Corolla (215 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 87 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 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 82.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |