1998 Ford Focus vs. 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 1998 Ford Focus is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo would be higher. At 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Focus (129 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (127 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo weights approximately 205 kg more than 1998 Ford Focus.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Focus. (183 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Focus | 1988 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Focus | Sapporo |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |
