1997 Plymouth Voyager vs. 2010 Ford Focus
To start off, 2010 Ford Focus is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Plymouth Voyager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Plymouth Voyager 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 9 more horse power than 1997 Plymouth Voyager. (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1997 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 626 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Ford Focus (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Plymouth Voyager. (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Plymouth Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Plymouth Voyager | 2010 Ford Focus | |
Make | Plymouth | Ford |
Model | Voyager | Focus |
Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1174 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4445 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1725 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1488 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2614 mm |