2002 Ford Focus vs. 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2002 Ford Focus and 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton (237 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2002 Ford Focus. (170 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 739 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 Volkswagen Phaeton 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 Volkswagen Phaeton. 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 Volkswagen Phaeton (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Focus. (197 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Focus | 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Focus | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1256 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 90 L |
