1998 Ford Focus vs. 1990 GMC Jimmy
To start off, 1998 Ford Focus is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 GMC Jimmy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 GMC Jimmy would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 GMC Jimmy (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1998 Ford Focus. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 GMC Jimmy should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 715 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 1990 GMC Jimmy 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, 1990 GMC Jimmy 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, 1990 GMC Jimmy (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Focus. (178 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1990 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Focus. 1990 GMC Jimmy 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. 1990 GMC Jimmy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Focus | 1990 GMC Jimmy | |
Make | Ford | GMC |
Model | Focus | Jimmy |
Year Released | 1998 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5002 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1169 kg | 1884 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2720 mm |