2001 Ford Focus vs. 1994 Rover 100
To start off, 2001 Ford Focus is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Rover 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Rover 100 would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Rover 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Rover 100 (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2001 Ford Focus. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover 100 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Focus weights approximately 320 kg more than 1994 Rover 100.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Rover 100 (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Focus. (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Rover 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Focus | 1994 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Focus | 100 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
