1999 Ford Focus vs. 1989 Plymouth Acclaim
To start off, 1999 Ford Focus is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Plymouth Acclaim. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Plymouth Acclaim would be higher. At 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Plymouth Acclaim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Plymouth Acclaim (151 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1999 Ford Focus. (129 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Plymouth Acclaim should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Plymouth Acclaim weights approximately 116 kg more than 1999 Ford Focus. 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, 1989 Plymouth Acclaim (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Focus. (178 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1989 Plymouth Acclaim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Focus | 1989 Plymouth Acclaim | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Focus | Acclaim |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2630 mm |
