1999 Ford Focus vs. 2011 Koenigsegg Agera
To start off, 2011 Koenigsegg Agera is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Focus would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Koenigsegg Agera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Koenigsegg Agera (927 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 798 more horse power than 1999 Ford Focus. (129 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Koenigsegg Agera should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Koenigsegg Agera weights approximately 90 kg more than 1999 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Koenigsegg Agera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Koenigsegg Agera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Ford Focus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Koenigsegg Agera (1,100 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 922 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Focus. (178 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Koenigsegg Agera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Focus | 2011 Koenigsegg Agera | |
| Make | Ford | Koenigsegg |
| Model | Focus | Agera |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 927 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 1100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |
