1998 Ford Focus vs. 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle
To start off, both 1998 Ford Focus and 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,461 cc (5 cylinders), 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Focus (135 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle. (108 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle weights approximately 511 kg more than 1998 Ford Focus.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle (190 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Focus. (162 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Focus | 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Focus | Caravelle |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 2461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1640 kg |
