2003 Ford Focus vs. 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 2003 Ford Focus and 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,468 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2003 Ford Focus. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Focus weights approximately 185 kg more than 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer.
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 Mitsubishi Lancer (137 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Focus. (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Focus | 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Focus | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1387 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |
