2005 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Kia Rio
To start off, both 2005 Ford Focus and 2005 Kia Rio were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Focus (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2005 Kia Rio. (104 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Focus weights approximately 312 kg more than 2005 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Ford Focus (166 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Rio. (141 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Focus | 2005 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Focus | Rio |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 45 L |
