2002 Fiat Seicento vs. 2007 Ford Focus
To start off, 2007 Ford Focus is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Fiat Seicento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Fiat Seicento would be higher. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Focus (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2002 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2002 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Focus weights approximately 591 kg more than 2002 Fiat Seicento. 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, 2007 Ford Focus (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Fiat Seicento. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Fiat Seicento | 2007 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Seicento | Focus |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1114 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 52 L |
