1999 Ford Focus vs. 1999 Opel Zafira
To start off, both 1999 Ford Focus and 1999 Opel Zafira were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Opel Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Zafira (101 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1999 Ford Focus. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Zafira should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Zafira weights approximately 200 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, 1999 Opel Zafira (150 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Focus. (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Focus | 1999 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Focus | Zafira |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1387 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 58 L |
