2007 Ford Focus vs. 2010 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Focus would be higher. At 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SsangYong Rexton (183 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2007 Ford Focus. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 865 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.
Because 2010 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Rexton will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 SsangYong Rexton (402 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Focus. (156 Nm @ 4150 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Focus | 2010 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Focus | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4150 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 78 L |
