1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2004 Ford Focus
To start off, 2004 Ford Focus is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Buick Roadmaster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Buick Roadmaster would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (144 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 619 kg more than 2004 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Buick Roadmaster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Buick Roadmaster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Focus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (393 Nm) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (202 Nm). This means 1990 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Roadmaster | 2004 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Roadmaster | Focus |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 202 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1221 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2720 mm |
