2004 Ford Focus vs. 1994 Peugeot 806
To start off, 2004 Ford Focus is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Peugeot 806. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Peugeot 806 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Peugeot 806 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Focus (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1994 Peugeot 806. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1994 Peugeot 806. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Peugeot 806 weights approximately 198 kg more than 2004 Ford Focus.
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, 1994 Peugeot 806 (170 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1994 Peugeot 806 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Focus | 1994 Peugeot 806 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Focus | 806 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1387 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2830 mm |
