2002 Ford Focus vs. 2001 Vauxhall Zafira
To start off, 2002 Ford Focus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Vauxhall Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Vauxhall Zafira 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 29 more horse power than 2001 Vauxhall Zafira. (100 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2001 Vauxhall Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Vauxhall Zafira weights approximately 155 kg more than 2002 Ford Focus.
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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Vauxhall Zafira. (230 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Vauxhall Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Focus | 2001 Vauxhall Zafira | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | Focus | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2700 mm |
