2005 Ford Focus vs. 2011 Nissan Livina
To start off, 2011 Nissan Livina 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 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Focus (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 0 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Livina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Livina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Livina weights approximately 1205 kg more 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, 2005 Ford Focus (169 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Livina. (154 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Livina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Focus | 2011 Nissan Livina | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Focus | Livina |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 52 L |
