2009 Ford Focus vs. 1996 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 2009 Ford Focus is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Plymouth Neon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Plymouth Neon would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Neon (132 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (99 HP @ 3850 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Focus weights approximately 181 kg more than 1996 Plymouth Neon.
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, 2009 Ford Focus (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Plymouth Neon. (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Plymouth Neon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Focus | 1996 Plymouth Neon | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Focus | Neon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3850 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1109 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 79 L |
