2008 Ford Focus vs. 1987 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 2008 Ford Focus is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (114 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 24 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Vauxhall Carlton is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Vauxhall Carlton. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Focus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Ford Focus (250 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Vauxhall Carlton. (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Vauxhall Carlton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Focus | 1987 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | Focus | Carlton |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2740 mm |
