The Ford Focus Wagon 1.6 16v with a Caravan leeg: 750 kg with an actual weight of 950 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Ford is in general sufficient. And also the weight of the Caravan with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
184
91
Mountains
Risk of snaking
178
221
Weight ratio: 63% (73% of kerbweight)
950 kg
1503 kg
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Ford Focus Wagon 1.6 16v Caravan leeg: 750 kg
Actual Weights
Caravan leeg: 750 kg: 950 kg.
Ford Focus Wagon 1.6 16v: 1503 kg.
Noseweight: 60 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 63%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 184 points).
Speeds of 66 mph (107 km/h) to 73 mph (117 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is only very moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 91 points).
Slightly higher revs (3000 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 23.3 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 178 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 12%, but do require some experience from the driver.
On motorway inclines higher revs (5100 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 57 mph (92 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Ford is more than sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, a B driving license is enough.
Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 63%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 73%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 60 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 221 points.
If the caravan starts to snake you should reduce your speed and slow down directly! Lift your feet off the accelerator and brake gradually. Hold the steering wheel into a fixed position.
Conclusion
Performance is sufficient.
Safe driving is possible.
It's a perfect match!
Influence of User Payload on stability
Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.