1999 Ford Focus vs. 2001 Mitsubishi Montero
To start off, 2001 Mitsubishi Montero is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Focus would be higher. At 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mitsubishi Montero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mitsubishi Montero (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1999 Ford Focus. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mitsubishi Montero should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mitsubishi Montero weights approximately 760 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.
Because 2001 Mitsubishi Montero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Mitsubishi Montero will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Mitsubishi Montero (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Focus. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Mitsubishi Montero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Focus | 2001 Mitsubishi Montero | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Focus | Montero |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2730 mm |
