1999 Ford Focus vs. 1999 Toyota Venture
To start off, both 1999 Ford Focus and 1999 Toyota Venture were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Venture (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1999 Ford Focus. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Venture should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Venture weights approximately 150 kg more than 1999 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1999 Toyota Venture (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Focus. (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Focus | 1999 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Focus | Venture |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1387 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
