2003 Ford Focus vs. 2000 Tata Safari
To start off, 2003 Ford Focus is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Tata Safari would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Tata Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2003 Ford Focus. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Tata Safari weights approximately 840 kg more than 2003 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Tata Safari (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Focus. (169 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2000 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Focus | 2000 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | Focus | Safari |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5530 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |
