2005 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Kia Retona
To start off, both 2005 Ford Focus and 2005 Kia Retona were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2005 Ford Focus and 2005 Kia Retona are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Focus (136 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2005 Kia Retona. (91 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Retona weights approximately 572 kg more than 2005 Ford Focus.
Because 2005 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Kia Retona (205 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus. (171 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Retona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Focus | 2005 Kia Retona | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Focus | Retona |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2370 mm |
