2004 Ford Focus vs. 2004 Kia Retona
To start off, both 2004 Ford Focus and 2004 Kia Retona were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Kia Retona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Focus (113 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2004 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Retona weights approximately 595 kg more than 2004 Ford Focus.
Because 2004 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Kia Retona will offer significantly more control. 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 (251 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Retona.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Focus | 2004 Kia Retona | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Focus | Retona |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1757 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2370 mm |