2013 Ford Fiesta vs. 2013 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2013 Ford Fiesta and 2013 Ford Focus were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Focus (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2013 Ford Fiesta. (118 HP @ 6350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Focus weights approximately 149 kg more than 2013 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Ford Focus (198 Nm @ 4450 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Fiesta. (152 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Fiesta.
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2013 Ford Fiesta | 2013 Ford Focus | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Fiesta | Focus |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1600 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4450 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11:01:00 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1172 kg | 1321 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4409 mm | 4534 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1976 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1466 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2489 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.1 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 6.9 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 47 L |