1993 Ford Focus vs. 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 1993 Ford Focus is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo would be higher. At 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Focus (227 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (127 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Ford Focus (305 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Focus | 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Focus | Sapporo |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1380 mm |
