2008 Ford Focus vs. 1992 Nissan 100 NX
To start off, 2008 Ford Focus is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Nissan 100 NX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Nissan 100 NX would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Nissan 100 NX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Nissan 100 NX (141 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (90 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Nissan 100 NX should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Focus weights approximately 222 kg more than 1992 Nissan 100 NX.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Ford Focus (215 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Nissan 100 NX. (182 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Nissan 100 NX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Focus | 1992 Nissan 100 NX | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Focus | 100 NX |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1320 mm |
