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The advent of the Ford Focus, a small family car, commenced in the year 1998. It was originally targeted at the European market. But now, it has forayed into most competitive markets of the world. The brand was upgraded once again in 2005. The car is manufactured by the much eulogized automobile company – Ford, named after its founder, Henry Ford. The intended name of the car was Ford Fusion during its initial stages of development. However, Ford Fusion was eventually christened as Ford Focus with the progress of its manufacture. The decor of the car is permeated by sleek curving seats that are heavily cushioned. The multi-link hind suspension of the car which resembles that of the Ford Mondeo enables the chauffer or driver to maneuver the car with adroitness. Though the cost of designing the multi-link hind suspension is quite astounding, Ford Motors used pressed metal procedures to design the multi-link hind suspension in a low-cost manner. | |
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Ford Focus is manufactured in factories in some of the countries given below:
- Germany
- Spain
- Philippines
- Argentina
- South Africa
- Taiwan
- China
The engines used in the Ford Focus are the much-talked-about 1.8L and 2.0 Zetec engines similar to the ones used in the Ford Mondeo and the 1.4L and 1.6L Zetec-SE types similar to the ones used in the Ford Fiesta. Mounting concerns about global warming ensures the use of bioethanol as a fuel for the car (besides petroleum) through its newly fabricated flexfuel engine.
Some of the engine types that are used in the Ford Focus, their respective capacities and the respective mileages that they can cover are listed below:
- 1.6 L Zetec-SE: 99 bhp; 40.9 mpg ; 115 mph top speed; 10.9s 0–60.
- 1.8 L Zetec: 113 bhp; 37.2 mpg ; 123 mph top speed; 10.0s 0–60.
- 2.0 L Zetec: 128 bhp; 33.1 mpg ; 125 mph top speed; 9.0s 0–60.
The price of the car varies from approximately $13,500 to $17,500 according to its version.
