2001 Ford Focus vs. 2012 Daihatsu Copen
To start off, 2012 Daihatsu Copen is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,388 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Daihatsu Copen (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2001 Ford Focus. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Daihatsu Copen should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Focus weights approximately 340 kg more than 2012 Daihatsu Copen.
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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daihatsu Copen. (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daihatsu Copen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Focus | 2012 Daihatsu Copen | |
| Make | Ford | Daihatsu |
| Model | Focus | Copen |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 79.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 40 L |
