1998 Ford Focus vs. 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada
To start off, both 1998 Ford Focus and 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada (160 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1998 Ford Focus. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada weights approximately 797 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 Oldsmobile Bravada 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 Oldsmobile Bravada 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 Oldsmobile Bravada (345 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Focus. (170 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Focus | 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | Focus | Bravada |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 4299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 345 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1118 kg | 1915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |