1998 Honda Capa vs. 1999 Ford Focus
To start off, 1999 Ford Focus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Capa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Capa would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Focus (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1998 Honda Capa. (97 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Capa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Focus weights approximately 110 kg more than 1998 Honda Capa. 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, 1999 Ford Focus (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Capa. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Capa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Capa | 1999 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Capa | Focus |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2620 mm |
