2010 Kia Cee'd vs. 2004 Ford Focus
To start off, 2010 Kia Cee'd is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Focus (134 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2010 Kia Cee'd. (120 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 45 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Ford Focus (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Cee'd. (154 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Kia Cee'd | 2004 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Kia | Ford |
| Model | Cee'd | Focus |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1591 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1263 kg | 1218 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 55 L |
