2008 Ford Focus vs. 1994 Rover 200
To start off, 2008 Ford Focus is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Rover 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Rover 200 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Rover 200 (198 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (90 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Focus weights approximately 177 kg more than 1994 Rover 200.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Rover 200 (237 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (215 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 1994 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Focus | 1994 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Focus | 200 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1410 mm |
