1982 Ford Escort vs. 1999 Ford Focus
To start off, 1999 Ford Focus is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Escort (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1999 Ford Focus. (99 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Focus weights approximately 316 kg more than 1982 Ford Escort.
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, 1999 Ford Focus (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Escort. (137 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Escort | 1999 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Escort | Focus |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |
