2000 Ford Focus vs. 2000 Volkswagen Lupo
To start off, both 2000 Ford Focus and 2000 Volkswagen Lupo were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,388 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Focus (73 HP) has 24 more horse power than 2000 Volkswagen Lupo. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2000 Volkswagen Lupo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Focus weights approximately 220 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen Lupo. 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, 2000 Ford Focus (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volkswagen Lupo. (82 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volkswagen Lupo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Focus | 2000 Volkswagen Lupo | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Focus | Lupo |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1043 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 67.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 34 L |
