2005 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Toyota Previa
To start off, both 2005 Ford Focus and 2005 Toyota Previa were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Previa (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2005 Ford Focus. (132 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Previa should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Previa weights approximately 205 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 Ford Focus (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Previa. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Previa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Focus | 2005 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Focus | Previa |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 88.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |
