2004 Daewoo Magnus vs. 2004 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2004 Daewoo Magnus and 2004 Ford Focus were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Daewoo Magnus (131 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Daewoo Magnus should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Daewoo Magnus weights approximately 155 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 Daewoo Magnus (181 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (175 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Daewoo Magnus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Daewoo Magnus | 2004 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Daewoo | Ford |
| Model | Magnus | Focus |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2490 mm |
