2005 Ford Focus vs. 2013 Honda Crosstour
To start off, 2013 Honda Crosstour is newer by 8 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Crosstour (274 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2005 Ford Focus. (132 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Crosstour should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Crosstour weights approximately 410 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 2013 Honda Crosstour is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Crosstour 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, 2013 Honda Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Focus | 2013 Honda Crosstour | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Focus | Crosstour |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 274 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1898 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2797 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
