1999 Ford Focus vs. 1999 Peugeot 607
To start off, both 1999 Ford Focus and 1999 Peugeot 607 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,230 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Peugeot 607 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Peugeot 607 (160 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1999 Ford Focus. (99 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Peugeot 607 should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Peugeot 607 weights approximately 210 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 Peugeot 607 (217 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Focus. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Peugeot 607 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford Focus | 1999 Peugeot 607 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Focus | 607 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 2230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 66 L |