2005 Ford Focus vs. 2007 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2007 Toyota Yaris is newer by 2 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 1,987 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Focus (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Yaris.
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, 2005 Ford Focus (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Focus | 2007 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Focus | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1987 cc | 1499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
