2001 Ford Focus vs. 1983 Honda Quintet
To start off, 2001 Ford Focus is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Honda Quintet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Honda Quintet would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Focus (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1983 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Focus weights approximately 270 kg more than 1983 Honda Quintet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Ford Focus (386 Nm) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm). This means 2001 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Focus | 1983 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Focus | Quintet |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2370 mm |
