2007 Ford Focus vs. 2012 Tata Safari
To start off, 2012 Tata Safari is newer by 5 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Tata Safari (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 Ford Focus. (113 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Safari weights approximately 648 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 2012 Tata Safari 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, 2012 Tata Safari 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, 2012 Tata Safari (320 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Focus. (251 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2012 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Focus | 2012 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | Focus | Safari |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 16.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1272 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |
