2002 Ford Focus vs. 2011 Nissan Cube
To start off, 2011 Nissan Cube is newer by 9 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Focus (131 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Cube. (122 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Cube. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Cube weights approximately 69 kg more than 2002 Ford Focus.
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, 2011 Nissan Cube (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Focus. (170 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Cube will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Focus | 2011 Nissan Cube | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Focus | Cube |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1232 kg | 1301 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4001 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1694 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 50 L |
