1999 Ford Focus vs. 1999 Kia Rio
To start off, both 1999 Ford Focus and 1999 Kia Rio were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Focus (99 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1999 Kia Rio. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Focus weights approximately 315 kg more than 1999 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Ford Focus (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Rio. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Focus | 1999 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Focus | Rio |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2420 mm |
