1998 Ford Focus vs. 1995 Nissan Crew
To start off, 1998 Ford Focus is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan Crew. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan Crew would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Nissan Crew is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Focus (131 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Crew. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Crew. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Crew weights approximately 48 kg more than 1998 Ford Focus.
Because 1995 Nissan Crew is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Nissan Crew. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Ford Focus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Nissan Crew (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Focus. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan Crew will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Focus | 1995 Nissan Crew | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Focus | Crew |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2670 mm |
