2007 Ford Focus vs. 1998 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 2007 Ford Focus is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Bandeirante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Bandeirante would be higher. At 3,659 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Bandeirante (96 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2007 Ford Focus. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Bandeirante should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 619 kg more than 2007 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Bandeirante will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Focus. (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Focus | 1998 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Focus | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 3659 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1171 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2290 mm |
