2008 Ford Focus vs. 1993 Honda Concerto
To start off, 2008 Ford Focus is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Honda Concerto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda Concerto (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Focus weights approximately 115 kg more than 1993 Honda Concerto.
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, 2008 Ford Focus (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda Concerto. (119 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Focus | 1993 Honda Concerto | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Focus | Concerto |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1387 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2560 mm |
