2005 Ford Focus vs. 1956 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2005 Ford Focus is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,453 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Focus (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1956 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1956 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Toyota Crown weights approximately 79 kg more than 2005 Ford Focus.
Because 1956 Toyota Crown is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Focus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Ford Focus (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Focus | 1956 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Focus | Crown |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1171 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2540 mm |
