2005 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Ascari KZ1
To start off, both 2005 Ford Focus and 2005 Ascari KZ1 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 364 more horse power than 2005 Ford Focus. (136 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ascari KZ1 weights approximately 52 kg more than 2005 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ascari KZ1 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Ascari KZ1. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Focus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus. (171 Nm). This means 2005 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Focus | 2005 Ascari KZ1 | |
Make | Ford | Ascari |
Model | Focus | KZ1 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 171 Nm | 550 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1138 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2636 mm |