2002 Ford Focus vs. 1999 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2002 Ford Focus is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Focus (131 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Camry. (126 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Camry weights approximately 143 kg more than 2002 Ford Focus.
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 Camry (187 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Focus. (170 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Focus | 1999 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Focus | Camry |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1232 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2680 mm |
