2000 Ford Focus vs. 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, 2000 Ford Focus is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist would be higher. At 1,388 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Focus (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Focus weights approximately 240 kg more than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. 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, 2000 Ford Focus (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Focus | 1990 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
| Make | Ford | Wartburg |
| Model | Focus | 1.3 l Tourist |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2460 mm |
