2009 Daewoo Kalos vs. 2009 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2009 Daewoo Kalos and 2009 Ford Focus were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Focus (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2009 Daewoo Kalos. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2009 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Daewoo Kalos weights approximately 69 kg more than 2009 Ford Focus.
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, 2009 Ford Focus (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daewoo Kalos. (104 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daewoo Kalos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Daewoo Kalos | 2009 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Daewoo | Ford |
| Model | Kalos | Focus |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1148 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 51 L |
