2000 Ford Focus vs. 1990 Rover 400
To start off, 2000 Ford Focus is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Rover 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Rover 400 would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Rover 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Rover 400 (115 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2000 Ford Focus. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Rover 400 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Focus weights approximately 115 kg more than 1990 Rover 400.
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, 1990 Rover 400 (144 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Focus. (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Rover 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Focus | 1990 Rover 400 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Focus | 400 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2560 mm |
