2002 Ford Focus vs. 2000 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2002 Ford Focus is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Focus (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Corolla. (68 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Corolla.
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, 2002 Ford Focus (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Corolla. (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Focus | 2000 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Focus | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1867 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2480 mm |
