2002 Ford Focus vs. 2004 Kia Retona
To start off, 2004 Kia Retona is newer by 2 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. Both 2002 Ford Focus and 2004 Kia Retona are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Focus (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2004 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Retona weights approximately 540 kg more than 2002 Ford Focus.
Because 2004 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Kia Retona will offer significantly more control. 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 (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Retona.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Focus | 2004 Kia Retona | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Focus | Retona |
Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2370 mm |