1952 Buick 40 vs. 2004 Ford Focus
To start off, 2004 Ford Focus is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Focus (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1952 Buick 40. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1952 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Buick 40 weights approximately 240 kg more than 2004 Ford Focus.
Because 1952 Buick 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1952 Buick 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Focus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1952 Buick 40 (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (175 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1952 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Buick 40 | 2004 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | 40 | Focus |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4066 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.6 mm | 87.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2490 mm |
