1985 Ford Escort vs. 2009 Ford Focus
To start off, 2009 Ford Focus is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,751 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Escort (132 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (113 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Focus weights approximately 282 kg more than 1985 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, 2009 Ford Focus (250 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Escort. (180 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Escort | 2009 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Escort | Focus |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1751 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1362 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2650 mm |
