2002 Ford Focus vs. 2010 Tata Safari
To start off, 2010 Tata Safari is newer by 8 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 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Tata Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2002 Ford Focus. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Tata Safari weights approximately 645 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 2010 Tata Safari 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, 2010 Tata Safari 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 (325 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Focus | 2010 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | Focus | Safari |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1986 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5530 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |
