2007 Ford Focus vs. 2007 Kia Cerato
To start off, both 2007 Ford Focus and 2007 Kia Cerato were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 8 more horse power than 2007 Kia Cerato. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Cerato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Cerato weights approximately 15 kg more than 2007 Ford Focus.
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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Cerato. (146 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Cerato. 2007 Kia Cerato has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Cerato will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Focus | 2007 Kia Cerato | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Focus | Cerato |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 87 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 15.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1311 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |