2002 Ford Focus vs. 2006 Lancia Phedra
To start off, 2006 Lancia Phedra is newer by 4 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lancia Phedra (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2002 Ford Focus. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lancia Phedra should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lancia Phedra weights approximately 282 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.
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 (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lancia Phedra. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lancia Phedra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Focus | 2006 Lancia Phedra | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Focus | Phedra |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1612 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2830 mm |
