2007 Ford Focus vs. 1997 Innocenti Mille
To start off, 2007 Ford Focus is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Innocenti Mille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Innocenti Mille would be higher. At 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Focus (113 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1997 Innocenti Mille. (47 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1997 Innocenti Mille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Focus weights approximately 436 kg more than 1997 Innocenti Mille. 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 (250 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Innocenti Mille. (72 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Innocenti Mille.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Focus | 1997 Innocenti Mille | |
| Make | Ford | Innocenti |
| Model | Focus | Mille |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2370 mm |
