2002 Ford Focus vs. 2002 Daihatsu Move
To start off, both 2002 Ford Focus and 2002 Daihatsu Move were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Focus (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2002 Daihatsu Move. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2002 Daihatsu Move. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Focus weights approximately 460 kg more than 2002 Daihatsu Move. 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, 2002 Ford Focus (325 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Daihatsu Move. (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Daihatsu Move. 2002 Daihatsu Move has automatic transmission and 2002 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2002 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Daihatsu Move will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Focus | 2002 Daihatsu Move | |
| Make | Ford | Daihatsu |
| Model | Focus | Move |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1986 cc | 989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 37 L |
