Ford Focus 1998 1.6i 16V

Ford Focus 1998 1.6 petrol description

Hatchback Ford Focus 1998 1.6i 16V has been produced from October, 1998 to October, 2001. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 100 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 145 Nm (Newton metres) on 4000 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 270 000 to 450 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This Ford Focus 1.6 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.25 litres.

Ford Focus 1998 1.6i 16V has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Ford Focus 1998 1.6i 16V accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11.2 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 185 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Ford Focus 1998 1.6i 16V in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 7 litres per 100km (14.3 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 9.4 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 5.6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 780 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 980 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Ford real everyday fuel consumption is 7.4 litres per 100 km, which is 6% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Ford Focus fuel consumption.

Ford Focus safety

During safety testing Ford Focus has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Ford Focus is evaluated with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Ford Focus got two stars.

With the same engine there is also Ford Focus version with automatic gearbox (Ford Focus 1999 1.6i 16V AT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 0.9 seconds later (in 12.1 seconds), moreover, it is less economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.8 litres per 100 km or 11 % - 7.8 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 1.3 litres per 100 km or 18 % - 8.7 litres per 100 km.
Ford Focus 1998

Ford Focus 1998 1.6i 16V technical data

Model: Ford Focus 1.6i 16V
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 1998. October ... 2001. October 
Engine: 1596 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 167 g/km
Power: 100 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 145 NM ON 4000 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 185 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.2 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.0 (combined) 9.4 (urban) 5.6 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 7.4 l/100km (31.8 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres (14.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.15m (length) 1.70m (width) 1.43m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 350 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1210 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1590 kg

Ford Focus 1998 1.6i 16V engine FYDA

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
Engine displacement 1596 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 79 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 81.4 mm
Compression ratio 11 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

Fuel system Injection
Ford Focus 1998 1.6i 16V oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.25 litres (4.5 quarts)
Coolant capacity 5 litres (5.3 quarts)
Power 100 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 145 NM ON 4000 RPM
Start of production (year) 1998
Duration of production 6 years

All Ford Focus hatchback [1998 - 2005] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Ford Focus 1998 1.4i 16V Oct 1998 — Oct 2001

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.4 Petrol 75 HP 6.6 l/100km Manual (5)
Ford Focus 1998 1.6i 16V Oct 1998 — Oct 2001 1.6 Petrol 100 HP 7.0 l/100km Manual (5)
Ford Focus 1999 1.6i 16V Sep 1999 — Oct 2001 1.6 Petrol 100 HP 7.8 l/100km Automatic (4)
Ford Focus 1998 1.8i 16V Oct 1998 — Oct 2001 1.8 Petrol 115 HP 7.6 l/100km Manual (5)
Ford Focus 2000 1.8 TDdi Mai 2000 — Oct 2001

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.8 Diesel 75 HP 5.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Ford Focus 1999 1.8 TDdi Jun 1999 — Oct 2001 1.8 Diesel 90 HP 5.4 l/100km Manual (5)
Ford Focus 2001 1.8 TDCi Sep 2001 — Oct 2001

Most powerfull diesel version (115 HP)

1.8 Diesel 115 HP 5.5 l/100km Manual (5)
Ford Focus 1998 2.0i 16V Oct 1998 — Oct 2001 2.0 Petrol 130 HP 8.7 l/100km Manual (5)
Ford Focus 2001 2.0 16V Jan 2001 — Dec 2005 2.0 Petrol 130 HP 8.7 l/100km Automatic (4)
Ford Focus 2002 2.0 16V ST170 Jan 2002 — Dec 2005 2.0 Petrol 172 HP 8.8 l/100km Manual (6)
Ford Focus 2002 2.0 i 16V RS Jan 2002 — Dec 2003

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds

2.0 Petrol 215 HP 10.1 l/100km Manual (5)
Ford Focus 1998 reviews
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