2000 Ford Focus vs. 2010 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2010 Toyota Camry is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Focus would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Camry (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2000 Ford Focus. (143 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Camry weights approximately 280 kg more than 2000 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, 2010 Toyota Camry (226 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Focus. (203 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Focus | 2010 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Focus | Camry |
Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4806 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2776 mm |