1998 Ford Focus vs. 1998 Peugeot 306
To start off, both 1998 Ford Focus and 1998 Peugeot 306 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Peugeot 306 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Peugeot 306 (167 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1998 Ford Focus. (129 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Peugeot 306 should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Peugeot 306 weights approximately 49 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.
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 Peugeot 306 (197 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Focus. (183 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Peugeot 306 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Focus | 1998 Peugeot 306 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Focus | 306 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1164 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2550 mm |