1998 Ford Focus vs. 1998 Oldsmobile SS
To start off, both 1998 Ford Focus and 1998 Oldsmobile SS were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Oldsmobile SS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Oldsmobile SS (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1998 Ford Focus. (129 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Oldsmobile SS should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Focus.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 SS (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Focus. (183 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Oldsmobile SS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Focus. 1998 Oldsmobile SS 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. 1998 Oldsmobile SS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Focus | 1998 Oldsmobile SS | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Focus | SS |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
