2003 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2004 Ford Focus
To start off, 2004 Ford Focus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Hyundai Tiburon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Hyundai Tiburon would be higher. At 1,966 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Hyundai Tiburon (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 598 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Ford Focus (240 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Hyundai Tiburon. (180 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Hyundai Tiburon. 2004 Ford Focus has automatic transmission and 2003 Hyundai Tiburon has manual transmission. 2003 Hyundai Tiburon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Focus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Hyundai Tiburon | 2004 Ford Focus | |
Make | Hyundai | Ford |
Model | Tiburon | Focus |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1966 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 240 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81.8 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.5 mm | 88.3 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1392 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2580 mm |