1999 Ford Focus vs. 1999 Honda Insight
To start off, both 1999 Ford Focus and 1999 Honda Insight were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 32 more horse power than 1999 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Focus weights approximately 350 kg more than 1999 Honda Insight. 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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford Focus | 1999 Honda Insight | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Focus | Insight |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |