2008 Ford Focus vs. 1990 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 2008 Ford Focus is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Plymouth Voyager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Plymouth Voyager would be higher. At 3,301 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Plymouth Voyager (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 468 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.
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, 1990 Plymouth Voyager (252 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1990 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Focus | 1990 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Focus | Voyager |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 3301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2860 mm |
