2002 Ford Focus vs. 2002 Peugeot 307
To start off, both 2002 Ford Focus and 2002 Peugeot 307 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Focus (131 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2002 Peugeot 307. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2002 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Focus weights approximately 52 kg more than 2002 Peugeot 307. 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 (170 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Peugeot 307. (147 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Focus | 2002 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Focus | 307 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1232 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2620 mm |
