1998 Ford Focus vs. 2007 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2007 Toyota Hilux is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Focus would be higher. At 2,492 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Focus (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 361 kg more than 1998 Ford Focus.
Because 2007 Toyota Hilux 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 2007 Toyota Hilux. 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, 2007 Toyota Hilux (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Focus. (178 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Focus | 2007 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Focus | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1169 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
