1998 Ford Focus vs. 1978 Toyota Crown

To start off, 1998 Ford Focus is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Focus (129 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Crown weights approximately 235 kg more than 1998 Ford Focus.

Because 1978 Toyota Crown 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 1978 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Ford Focus (183 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Crown. 1978 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1998 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 1998 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1998 Ford Focus 1978 Toyota Crown
Make Ford Toyota
Model Focus Crown
Year Released 1998 1978
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1388 cc 1988 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 129 HP 102 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 183 Nm 157 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 76 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 76.5 mm 75 mm
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1115 kg 1350 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 4690 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2700 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 60 L


 

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