2004 AC Aceca vs. 2000 Ford Focus
To start off, 2004 AC Aceca is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Focus would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 2000 Ford Focus. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 AC Aceca weights approximately 320 kg more than 2000 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 AC Aceca 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 2004 AC Aceca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2004 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Focus. (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 AC Aceca | 2000 Ford Focus | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Aceca | Focus |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 55 L |
