1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2002 Ford Focus
To start off, 2002 Ford Focus is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Citroen Rally Raid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Citroen Rally Raid would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2002 Ford Focus. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 286 kg more than 2002 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Focus. (169 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 2002 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Rally Raid | Focus |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2002 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2620 mm |
