1998 Ford Focus vs. 1998 Ford F-150
To start off, both 1998 Ford Focus and 1998 Ford F-150 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford F-150 (203 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1998 Ford Focus. (129 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford F-150 weights approximately 960 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 Ford F-150 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 Ford F-150 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 Ford F-150 (338 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Focus. (183 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Focus | 1998 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Focus | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3050 mm |
