2013 Ford Focus SE 5-Door vs. 2013 Ford Focus Electric
To start off, both 2013 Ford Focus SE 5-Door and 2013 Ford Focus Electric were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Focus SE 5-Door (158 HP) has 17 more horse power than 2013 Ford Focus Electric. (141 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Focus SE 5-Door should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Focus Electric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Focus Electric weights approximately 326 kg more than 2013 Ford Focus SE 5-Door.
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 Electric (249 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Focus SE 5-Door. (198 Nm). This means 2013 Ford Focus Electric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Focus SE 5-Door.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Ford Focus SE 5-Door | 2013 Ford Focus Electric | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Focus | Focus |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 141 HP |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 249 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1321 kg | 1647 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4534 mm | 4393 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2045 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1466 mm | 1488 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2649 mm |
