1998 Dodge Durango vs. 1998 Ford Focus
To start off, both 1998 Dodge Durango and 1998 Ford Focus were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Dodge Durango (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1998 Ford Focus. (135 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Durango weights approximately 906 kg more than 1998 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Durango 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, 1998 Dodge Durango (453 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Focus. (162 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1998 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Focus. 1998 Dodge Durango has automatic transmission and 1998 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 1998 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Dodge Durango will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Dodge Durango | 1998 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Durango | Focus |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5899 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 453 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2035 kg | 1129 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2620 mm |
