2013 Ford Focus vs. 2013 Hyundai Accent
To start off, both 2013 Ford Focus and 2013 Hyundai Accent 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 22 more horse power than 2013 Hyundai Accent. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2013 Hyundai Accent. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Focus weights approximately 223 kg more than 2013 Hyundai Accent. 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Hyundai Accent. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Hyundai Accent.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Ford Focus | 2013 Hyundai Accent | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Focus | Accent |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4450 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1117 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4359 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1466 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 5.2 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.3 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 43 L |
