2008 Daihatsu Materia vs. 2004 Ford Focus
To start off, 2008 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Focus would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Focus (144 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2008 Daihatsu Materia. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2008 Daihatsu Materia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Focus weights approximately 196 kg more than 2008 Daihatsu Materia. 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, 2004 Ford Focus (202 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu Materia. (121 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu Materia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Daihatsu Materia | 2004 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Materia | Focus |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 202 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 94 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1221 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 53 L |
