2002 Ford Focus vs. 2007 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2007 Nissan Titan 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 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2002 Ford Focus. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Titan weights approximately 906 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 2007 Nissan Titan 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 2007 Nissan Titan. 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, 2007 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Focus. (325 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Focus. 2007 Nissan Titan 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 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Focus | 2007 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Focus | Titan |
Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1986 cc | 5552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 2181 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 106 L |