1998 Ford Focus vs. 1979 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1998 Ford Focus is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,563 cc, 1979 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Focus (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Celica weights approximately 11 kg more than 1998 Ford Focus.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Focus. (178 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Focus | 1979 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Focus | Celica |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1169 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2640 mm |
