1993 Rover 100 vs. 2010 Ford Focus
To start off, 2010 Ford Focus is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Rover 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Rover 100 would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Focus (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1993 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1993 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Focus weights approximately 320 kg more than 1993 Rover 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Ford Focus (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Rover 100 | 2010 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Rover | Ford |
| Model | 100 | Focus |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4445 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1722 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1488 mm |
