Fisch

These two seem to be two natural competitors with every manufacturer trying to get our (the young enthusiasts) money the hot ticket seems to be aiming under $25k and running 15s.

These two are within $1000 7lbs 10hp .5 second in the 1/4 .03g skidpad same tires both 6spds... Should be interesting.

Heres the rundown on the two sub-$18k cars:

2002 FORD SVT FOCUS
Estimated Price: $17995 (includes destination and delivery)

Engine
Type : Inline four iron block and aluminum head
Valvetrain: DOHC four valves per cylinder
VCT variable intake cam timing
Displacement: 1988 cc
Bore x Stroke: 84.8mm x 88.0mm
Compression Ratio: 10.2:1
Claimed Crank Hp: 170 hp @ 7000 rpm
Claimed Crank Torque: 145 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm
Measured Wheel Hp: 150 hp @ 6350 rpm
Measured Wheel Torque: 132 lb-ft @ 5300 rpm
Redline: 7250 rpm

Drivetrain
Layout: Transverse front engine front-wheel drive
Transmission: Six-speed manual
Gear Ratios: 1: 4.44:1 Final Drive: 2.88:1
2: 2.67:1 2.88:1
3: 1.33:1 4.25:1
4: 1.08:1 4.25:1
5: 1.33:1 2.88:1
6: 1.08:1 2.88:1
Differential: Open

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Curb Weight: 2750 lbs.
Weight Distribution F/R: 61/39
Overall Length: 168.1 in.
Wheelbase: 103.0 in.
Overall Width: 66.9 in.
Track F/R: 58.8 in.
Height: 56.3 in. Suspension
Front: MacPherson strut
Rear: Multi-link Control Blade with one main trailing link with integrated hub one main laterallink one lateral toe-control link and one lateral camber control link

Brakes
Front: 11.8-inch vented disc single-piston caliper
Rear: 11.0-inch solid disc single-piston caliper

Wheels and Tires
Wheels: 17 x 7-inch aluminum
Tires: 215/45R-17 Continental Conti SportContact

Performance
Acceleration
0-30 mph: 3.3 sec.
0-60 mph: 7.9 sec.
30-50 mph: 2.9 sec.
50-70 mph: 4.1 sec.
Quarter Mile time: 15.8 sec.
Quarter Mile speed: 89.5 sec.

Handling
Lateral Grip (200ft skidpad): 0.85g
Slalom Speed (700ft slalom): 68.7 mph

Braking
60-0 stopping distance: 116 ft



2002 NISSAN SENTRA SE-R SPEC-V
Estimated Price: $16999

Engine
Engine Code: QR25DE
Type: Inline four aluminum block and head
Valvetrain: DOHC four valves per cylinder
VTC variable intake cam timing
Displacement: 2488cc
Bore x Stroke: 89.0mm x 100.0mm
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Claimed Crank Hp: 175 hp @ 6000 rpm
Claimed Crank Torque: 180 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
Measured Wheel Hp: 141 hp @ 5750 rpm
Measured Wheel Torque: 150 lb-ft@ 3750 rpm
Redline: 6200 rpm

Drivetrain
Layout: Transverse front engine front-wheel drive
Transmission: Six-speed manual
Gear Ratios: 1: 3.417:1
2: 1.944:1
3: 1.258:1
4: 0.947:1
5: 0.773:1
6: 0.630:1
Final drive: 4.429:1
Differential: Helical limited slip

Chassis
Chassis Code: B15

Exterior dimensions
Curb Weight: 2743 lbs
Weight Distribution F/R: 62.2/37.8
Overall Length: 177.5 in.
Wheelbase: 99.8 in.
Overall Width: 67.3 in.
Track F/R: 58.1 in./57.3 in.
Height: 55.5 in.
Suspension
Front: MacPherson Strut
Rear: Multi-Link Beam (twist beam axle with
two trailing links and one Scott-Russel lateral
locating link)

Brakes
Front: 11.0-inch vented discs
single-piston sliding calipers
Rear: 9.1-inch solid discs
single-piston sliding calipers

Wheels and Tires
Wheels: 17 x 7-inch aluminum
Tires: 215/45ZR-17 Continental Conti SportContact

Performance
Acceleration
0-30 mph: 3.1 sec.
0-60 mph: 7.4 sec
30-50 mph: 2.5 sec.
50-70 mph: 3.8 sec.
Quarter Mile time: 15.4 sec.
Quarter Mile speed: 90.8 mph

Handling
Lateral Grip (200ft skidpad): 0.88g
Slalom Speed (700ft slalom): 70.2 mph

Braking
60-0 stopping distance: 126 ft

Ive yet to drive either but the SE-R looks better on paper despite the hatch appeal.
*note: I bolded the differentials perhaps the most important difference.

88EFSiR1J1

ones a Ford ones a Nissan I think you get the idea

craig_302

I already heard some bad things about the Nissan like it being horribly inconsistant from car to car power level wise. Lets hope that they got that issue resolved otherwise it is another 99 Cobra fiasco all over again. Id still sport the SVT Focus any day blue of course.

Fisch

They seem to be pretty consistant 141whp 150 wtq of course the inconsistancy is that its rated at 180/180. Cockpit feel will be a big factor I think.

Here you go craig:

2wdBlazer

I was very impressed with my SPEC-V test drive.

Very comfortable interior yet very sporty.

Nice looks & 4 doors were good.

I hate trying to tote people around without 4 doors.

Alan

Of course my vote is for the Focus.

The real quatermile time of the SVT is closer to 15.4.

Matt Vassallo

wow.

sharp focus

Disney Man

I must say the Focus is starting to grow on me..how much does a base model run?