2006 Ford Focus vs. 1983 Honda Quintet
To start off, 2006 Ford Focus is newer by 23 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 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Focus (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1983 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 735 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, 2006 Ford Focus (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Focus | 1983 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Focus | Quintet |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2370 mm |
