2005 Ford Focus vs. 2007 Audi A4
To start off, 2007 Audi A4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A4 (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2005 Ford Focus. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Focus.
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, 2007 Audi A4 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Focus | 2007 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Ford | Audi |
| Model | Focus | A4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| 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 | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
