2005 Ford Focus vs. 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 2005 Ford Focus is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2005 Ford Focus. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 425 kg more than 2005 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster will offer significantly more control. 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, 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus. (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Focus | 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Focus | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2700 mm |
