2007 Ford Focus vs. 2004 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2007 Ford Focus is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche Carrera GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche Carrera GT would be higher. At 5,731 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 515 more horse power than 2007 Ford Focus. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche Carrera GT weights approximately 34 kg more than 2007 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Porsche Carrera GT. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford Focus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Focus. (216 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Focus | 2004 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Focus | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 5731 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 330 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 3.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1311 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 17.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 92 L |
