2005 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2005 Ford Focus and 2005 Volvo XC90 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volvo XC90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo XC90 (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Ford Focus. (153 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 813 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.
Because 2005 Volvo XC90 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 Volvo XC90 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 Volvo XC90 (340 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Focus | 2005 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Focus | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 2198 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
