2000 Ford Focus vs. 2010 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2010 Kia Borrego is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Focus would be higher. At 4,625 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Borrego (337 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 2000 Ford Focus. (129 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Borrego weights approximately 85 kg more than 2000 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Kia Borrego is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Kia Borrego will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Kia Borrego (438 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Focus. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Focus. 2010 Kia Borrego has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2000 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Kia Borrego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Focus | 2010 Kia Borrego | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Focus | Borrego |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 4625 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 337 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 438 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 78 L |
