1998 Ford Escort vs. 1998 Ford Focus
To start off, both 1998 Ford Escort 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 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Escort (129 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1998 Ford Focus. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Focus weights approximately 6 kg more than 1998 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Escort | 1998 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Escort | Focus |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2620 mm |
