1993 Ford Focus vs. 2011 Subaru Forester

To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Focus would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Focus (227 HP) has 57 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Forester. (170 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Forester.

Because 2011 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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, 1993 Ford Focus (305 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Forester. 2011 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 1993 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 1993 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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