2005 Ford Focus vs. 2007 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Toyota Corolla 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Corolla (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2005 Ford Focus. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 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 44 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Toyota Corolla (171 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 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 | 2007 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Focus | Corolla |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 91.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1171 kg | 1127 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |