2007 Ford Focus vs. 2002 Xedos 9
To start off, 2007 Ford Focus is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Xedos 9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Xedos 9 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Xedos 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Xedos 9 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2007 Ford Focus. (113 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Xedos 9 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Xedos 9 weights approximately 289 kg more than 2007 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford Focus (250 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Xedos 9. (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Xedos 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Focus | 2002 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Ford | Xedos |
| Model | Focus | 9 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2760 mm |
