2002 Ford Focus vs. 2002 Tata E
To start off, both 2002 Ford Focus and 2002 Tata E were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Tata E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Tata E (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2002 Ford Focus. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Tata E should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Tata E weights approximately 170 kg more than 2002 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Tata E is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Tata E. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Ford Focus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Tata E (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Focus. (169 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2002 Tata E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Focus | 2002 Tata E | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | Focus | E |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2810 mm |
