2003 Ford Focus vs. 2003 Holden Barina
To start off, both 2003 Ford Focus and 2003 Holden Barina were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2003 Ford Focus and 2003 Holden Barina are equipped with a 1,387 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Holden Barina (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2003 Ford Focus. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Holden Barina should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Focus weights approximately 130 kg more than 2003 Holden Barina.
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, 2003 Ford Focus (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Holden Barina. (120 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Holden Barina.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Focus | 2003 Holden Barina | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Focus | Barina |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1387 cc | 1387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2500 mm |