2003 Ascari KZ1 vs. 2006 Ford Focus
To start off, 2006 Ford Focus is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ascari KZ1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ascari KZ1 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 387 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (113 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ascari KZ1 weights approximately 39 kg more than 2006 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Ascari KZ1 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 2003 Ascari KZ1. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2003 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (250 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2003 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ascari KZ1 | 2006 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Ascari | Ford |
| Model | KZ1 | Focus |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.7 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1311 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1138 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2636 mm | 2620 mm |
