2002 Ford Focus vs. 2007 GMC Acadia
To start off, 2007 GMC Acadia is newer by 5 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 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Acadia (275 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2002 Ford Focus. (131 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Focus.
Because 2007 GMC Acadia 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, 2007 GMC Acadia 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, 2007 GMC Acadia (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Focus. (170 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Focus. 2007 GMC Acadia has automatic transmission and 2002 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2002 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 GMC Acadia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Focus | 2007 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Focus | Acadia |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 83 L |
