2002 Ford Focus vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Venza (264 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2002 Ford Focus. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Venza weights approximately 480 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.
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, 2013 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Focus. (325 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Focus. 2013 Toyota Venza 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. 2013 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Focus | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Focus | Venza |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1986 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 67 L |
