2004 Ford Focus vs. 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport
To start off, 2004 Ford Focus is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport would be higher. At 2,258 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (131 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport weights approximately 451 kg more than 2004 Ford Focus. 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, 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport (190 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (166 Nm @ 4150 RPM). This means 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Focus | 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Focus | Trans Sport |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2258 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4150 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1244 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2930 mm |
