1959 Nissan 211 vs. 2010 Ford Focus
To start off, 2010 Ford Focus is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Nissan 211. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Nissan 211 would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Focus (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1959 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1959 Nissan 211. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Focus weights approximately 249 kg more than 1959 Nissan 211. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Ford Focus (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Nissan 211. (66 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Nissan 211.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Nissan 211 | 2010 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | 211 | Focus |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1174 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4445 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1725 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1488 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2614 mm |
