2005 Ford Focus vs. 1958 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2005 Ford Focus is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Focus (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Focus weights approximately 209 kg more than 1958 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 Toyota Corona 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 1958 Toyota Corona. 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 (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Focus | 1958 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Focus | Corona |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |
