2002 Ford Focus vs. 2002 Toyota Celica
To start off, both 2002 Ford Focus and 2002 Toyota Celica 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 Toyota Celica (129 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2002 Ford Focus. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Focus weights approximately 135 kg more than 2002 Toyota Celica.
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 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Celica. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Focus | 2002 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Focus | Celica |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1986 cc | 1832 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 91.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 55 L |