2007 Ford Focus vs. 2004 Kia Pride Wagon
To start off, 2007 Ford Focus is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Kia Pride Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Kia Pride Wagon would be higher. At 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Focus (113 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2004 Kia Pride Wagon. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Pride Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Focus weights approximately 491 kg more than 2004 Kia Pride Wagon. 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 (251 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Pride Wagon. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Pride Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Focus | 2004 Kia Pride Wagon | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Focus | Pride Wagon |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1311 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2350 mm |
