1994 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2007 Ford Focus
To start off, 2007 Ford Focus is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Citroen Rally Raid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Citroen Rally Raid would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 2007 Ford Focus. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 141 kg more than 2007 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Focus. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1994 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Citroen Rally Raid | 2007 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Rally Raid | Focus |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1311 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2620 mm |
