2004 Ford Focus vs. 2004 Hyundai Tiburon
To start off, both 2004 Ford Focus and 2004 Hyundai Tiburon were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,655 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Hyundai Tiburon (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 100 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 Hyundai Tiburon (245 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (178 Nm). This means 2004 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Focus | 2004 Hyundai Tiburon | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Focus | Tiburon |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1279 kg | 1379 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2460 mm |
