2002 Ford Focus vs. 2013 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2013 Nissan Juke is newer by 11 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Juke is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Juke (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2002 Ford Focus. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Juke should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Juke weights approximately 247 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 2013 Nissan Juke is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Juke 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, 2013 Nissan Juke (240 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Focus. (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Juke will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Focus | 2013 Nissan Juke | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Focus | Juke |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1194 kg | 1441 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
