2011 Tata Sumo vs. 2005 Ford Focus
To start off, 2011 Tata Sumo is newer by 6 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 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Tata Sumo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Focus (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2011 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tata Sumo weights approximately 625 kg more than 2005 Ford Focus.
Because 2011 Tata Sumo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Tata Sumo 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, 2011 Tata Sumo (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Tata Sumo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Focus. 2005 Ford Focus has automatic transmission and 2011 Tata Sumo has manual transmission. 2011 Tata Sumo 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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2011 Tata Sumo | 2005 Ford Focus | |
Make | Tata | Ford |
Model | Sumo | Focus |
Year Released | 2011 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2956 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 223 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 120 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4258 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1726 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1925 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2425 mm | 2620 mm |