2002 Ford Focus vs. 2003 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2003 Toyota Condor is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Focus would be higher. At 2,438 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Focus (131 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Condor. (109 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Condor weights approximately 263 kg more than 2002 Ford Focus.
Because 2003 Toyota Condor 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 2003 Toyota Condor. 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, 2003 Toyota Condor (196 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Focus. (170 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Focus | 2003 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Focus | Condor |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1232 kg | 1495 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 70 L |
