2001 Fiat Duna vs. 2001 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2001 Fiat Duna and 2001 Ford Focus were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Fiat Duna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Focus (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Duna. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Duna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Focus weights approximately 260 kg more than 2001 Fiat Duna. 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, 2001 Ford Focus (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Duna. (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Duna.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Fiat Duna | 2001 Ford Focus | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Duna | Focus |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 76.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2620 mm |