1986 Nissan Sunny vs. 2012 Ford Focus
To start off, 2012 Ford Focus is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Focus (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Focus weights approximately 522 kg more than 1986 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Ford Focus (198 Nm @ 4450 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Sunny. (124 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Nissan Sunny | 2012 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Sunny | Focus |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4450 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1337 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4359 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1824 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2649 mm |
