1989 Ford Escort vs. 2009 Ford Focus
To start off, 2009 Ford Focus is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Focus (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1989 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1989 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 (200 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Escort. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Escort | 2009 Ford Focus | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Escort | Focus |
Year Released | 1989 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 109 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |