2002 Ford Focus vs. 2002 Lada Samara II
To start off, both 2002 Ford Focus and 2002 Lada Samara II were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Focus (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2002 Lada Samara II. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2002 Lada Samara II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Focus weights approximately 230 kg more than 2002 Lada Samara II. 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 (169 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lada Samara II. (111 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lada Samara II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Focus | 2002 Lada Samara II | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Focus | Samara II |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2470 mm |
