2000 Ford Focus vs. 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, both 2000 Ford Focus and 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,444 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Focus (143 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace. (89 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 515 kg more than 2000 Ford Focus.
Because 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace 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 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace (226 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Focus. (203 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Focus | 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Focus | Hi-Ace |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2444 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1960 mm |