2002 Ford Focus vs. 2002 Nissan Maxima
To start off, both 2002 Ford Focus and 2002 Nissan Maxima were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan Maxima (252 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2002 Ford Focus. (131 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster 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 Nissan Maxima (334 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Focus. (170 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Focus | 2002 Nissan Maxima | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Focus | Maxima |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 334 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2760 mm |