2006 Ford Focus vs. 1988 Lancia Thema
To start off, 2006 Ford Focus is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lancia Thema. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lancia Thema would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lancia Thema (163 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 1 kg more than 1988 Lancia Thema.
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, 1988 Lancia Thema (225 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (215 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 1988 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Focus | 1988 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Focus | Thema |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 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 | 1311 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2670 mm |
