1998 Ford Focus vs. 1998 Venturi 400
To start off, both 1998 Ford Focus and 1998 Venturi 400 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Venturi 400 (396 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1998 Ford Focus. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Focus weights approximately 94 kg more than 1998 Venturi 400.
Because 1998 Venturi 400 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 Venturi 400. 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 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Focus. (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Focus | 1998 Venturi 400 | |
Make | Ford | Venturi |
Model | Focus | 400 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 396 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 291 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1244 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2500 mm |