2005 Ford Focus vs. 2011 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2011 Fiat Panda is newer by 6 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 1,388 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Focus (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Panda. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Focus weights approximately 360 kg more than 2011 Fiat Panda. 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 (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Panda. (88 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Focus | 2011 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Ford | Fiat |
| Model | Focus | Panda |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1107 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 35 L |
