1999 Ford Focus vs. 1999 Daihatsu Move
To start off, both 1999 Ford Focus and 1999 Daihatsu Move were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Focus (99 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1999 Daihatsu Move. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1999 Daihatsu Move. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Focus weights approximately 425 kg more than 1999 Daihatsu Move. 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 (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Daihatsu Move. (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Daihatsu Move. 1999 Daihatsu Move has automatic transmission and 1999 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 1999 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Daihatsu Move will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Focus | 1999 Daihatsu Move | |
| Make | Ford | Daihatsu |
| Model | Focus | Move |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 71.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 37 L |
