2007 Ford Focus vs. 1995 Subaru Vivio
To start off, 2007 Ford Focus is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Subaru Vivio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Subaru Vivio would be higher. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Focus (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1995 Subaru Vivio. (43 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1995 Subaru Vivio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Focus weights approximately 661 kg more than 1995 Subaru Vivio. 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, 2007 Ford Focus (216 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Subaru Vivio. (54 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Subaru Vivio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Focus | 1995 Subaru Vivio | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Focus | Vivio |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1311 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2320 mm |
