2000 Ford Focus vs. 1996 Honda Today
To start off, 2000 Ford Focus is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Today would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Focus (129 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Focus weights approximately 490 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Today 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, 2000 Ford Focus (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Focus | 1996 Honda Today | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Focus | Today |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1400 mm |
