2007 Ford Focus ST vs. 2007 Ford Focus 2.0 Si Hatch
To start off, both 2007 Ford Focus ST and 2007 Ford Focus 2.0 Si Hatch were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,522 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Ford Focus ST is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Focus ST (222 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2007 Ford Focus 2.0 Si Hatch. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Focus ST should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Focus 2.0 Si Hatch. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Focus ST weights approximately 110 kg more than 2007 Ford Focus 2.0 Si Hatch. 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, 2007 Ford Focus ST (320 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Focus 2.0 Si Hatch. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Focus ST will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Focus 2.0 Si Hatch.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Focus ST | 2007 Ford Focus 2.0 Si Hatch | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Focus | Focus |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2522 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.2 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1282 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
