2007 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, 2007 Ford Focus is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander would be higher. At 2,376 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2007 Ford Focus. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander weights approximately 199 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford Focus (216 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. (213 Nm). This means 2007 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Focus | 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Focus | Outlander |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 2376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 100 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1311 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 59 L |
