1998 Porsche 911 vs. 2010 Ford Focus
To start off, 2010 Ford Focus is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 would be higher. 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 304 more horse power than 2010 Ford Focus. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Porsche 911 weights approximately 105 kg more than 2010 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 481 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Focus. (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Porsche 911 | 2010 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Porsche | Ford |
| Model | 911 | Focus |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 665 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4445 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1722 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1488 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2614 mm |
