1998 Ford Focus vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1998 Ford Focus and 1998 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (444 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 1998 Ford Focus. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Porsche 911 weights approximately 51 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Porsche 911 (665 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 495 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Focus. (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Focus | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Focus | 911 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1797 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 665 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1244 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2280 mm |
