1990 Fiat Tempra vs. 1998 Ford Focus
To start off, 1998 Ford Focus is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Fiat Tempra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Fiat Tempra would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Fiat Tempra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Focus (128 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat Tempra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Fiat Tempra weights approximately 106 kg more than 1998 Ford Focus.
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 (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (156 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat Tempra.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Fiat Tempra | 1998 Ford Focus | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Tempra | Focus |
Year Released | 1990 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 14.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2620 mm |