2010 Mercedes-Benz Vito vs. 2005 Ford Focus
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Vito is newer by 5 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 2,151 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz Vito is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Focus (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Vito. (120 HP @ 1800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Vito. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Vito weights approximately 772 kg more than 2005 Ford Focus.
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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Vito (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz Vito will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Focus. 2005 Ford Focus has automatic transmission and 2010 Mercedes-Benz Vito has manual transmission. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Vito will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Focus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Mercedes-Benz Vito | 2005 Ford Focus | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
Model | Vito | Focus |
Year Released | 2010 | 2005 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2151 cc | 1987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 1800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.5 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1244 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 55 L |