1984 Ford Escort vs. 1998 Ford Focus
To start off, 1998 Ford Focus is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Focus (131 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1984 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Focus weights approximately 322 kg more than 1984 Ford Escort. 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, 1998 Ford Focus (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Escort. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Escort | 1998 Ford Focus | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Escort | Focus |
Year Released | 1984 | 1998 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.5:1 | 19.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2620 mm |