2004 Ford Focus vs. 2010 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2010 Kia Cee'd is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,752 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Cee'd (120 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (113 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Focus weights approximately 33 kg more than 2010 Kia Cee'd.
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 (250 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Cee'd. (154 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Focus | 2010 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Focus | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1752 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 85.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1263 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 53 L |
