1998 Ford Focus vs. 1998 Lotus GT 1
To start off, both 1998 Ford Focus and 1998 Lotus GT 1 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Lotus GT 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus GT 1 (580 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 445 more horse power than 1998 Ford Focus. (135 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Focus weights approximately 79 kg more than 1998 Lotus GT 1.
Because 1998 Lotus GT 1 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 1998 Lotus GT 1. 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, 1998 Lotus GT 1 (391 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Focus. (162 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1998 Lotus GT 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Focus | 1998 Lotus GT 1 | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Focus | GT 1 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 3506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 580 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 313 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2320 mm |
