2007 Ford Focus vs. 2007 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2007 Ford Focus and 2007 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Focus (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2007 Opel Corsa. (87 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Focus weights approximately 551 kg more than 2007 Opel Corsa. 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 (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Corsa. (112 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Focus | 2007 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Focus | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 77.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.6 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 922 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 46 L |
