1999 Vauxhall Zafira vs. 2011 Ford Focus
To start off, 2011 Ford Focus is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Vauxhall Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Vauxhall Zafira would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Focus (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1999 Vauxhall Zafira. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1999 Vauxhall Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Zafira weights approximately 230 kg more than 2011 Ford Focus.
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, 2011 Ford Focus (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Vauxhall Zafira. (170 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Vauxhall Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Vauxhall Zafira | 2011 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Ford |
| Model | Zafira | Focus |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4445 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1722 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1488 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2614 mm |
