2007 Ford Focus vs. 2007 Opel Speedster
To start off, both 2007 Ford Focus and 2007 Opel Speedster 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Focus (222 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 Opel Speedster. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Speedster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Focus weights approximately 387 kg more than 2007 Opel Speedster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Opel Speedster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Opel Speedster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford Focus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (320 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Speedster. (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Speedster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Focus | 2007 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Focus | Speedster |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| 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 | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 36 L |
