2005 Daewoo Lanos vs. 2001 Ford Focus
To start off, 2005 Daewoo Lanos is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,388 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Daewoo Lanos (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2001 Ford Focus. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Daewoo Lanos should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Focus weights approximately 113 kg more than 2005 Daewoo Lanos.
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, 2001 Ford Focus (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daewoo Lanos. (115 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daewoo Lanos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Daewoo Lanos | 2001 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Daewoo | Ford |
| Model | Lanos | Focus |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1349 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 55 L |
