2008 Ford Focus vs. 2003 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2008 Ford Focus is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Condor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Condor would be higher. At 2,438 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Condor (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Condor should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Condor weights approximately 461 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Toyota Condor is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Condor 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, 2003 Toyota Condor (195 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Focus | 2003 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Focus | Condor |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1171 kg | 1632 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
