2008 Ford Focus vs. 2000 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 2008 Ford Focus is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Venturi Atlantique. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Venturi Atlantique would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Venturi Atlantique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Venturi Atlantique (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (90 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Focus weights approximately 72 kg more than 2000 Venturi Atlantique.
Because 2000 Venturi Atlantique 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 2000 Venturi Atlantique. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2000 Venturi Atlantique (402 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (215 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2000 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Focus | 2000 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Ford | Venturi |
| Model | Focus | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2510 mm |
