2007 Ford Focus vs. 1989 Rover Montego
To start off, 2007 Ford Focus is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Rover Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Rover Montego would be higher. At 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Rover Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Rover Montego (117 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2007 Ford Focus. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Rover Montego should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Focus weights approximately 231 kg more than 1989 Rover Montego.
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, 2007 Ford Focus (216 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Rover Montego. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Rover Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Focus | 1989 Rover Montego | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Focus | Montego |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89 mm |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| 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 | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2580 mm |
