2004 Ford Focus vs. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Ford Focus is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser (153 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 725 kg more than 2004 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Focus | 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Focus | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2740 mm |
