2009 Ford Focus vs. 1990 Honda Concerto
To start off, 2009 Ford Focus is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Honda Concerto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Concerto (111 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Focus weights approximately 116 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Honda Concerto (136 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Focus. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Focus | 1990 Honda Concerto | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Focus | Concerto |
Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1386 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2560 mm |