2006 Ford Focus vs. 1976 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2006 Ford Focus is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Toyota Carina (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 226 kg more than 1976 Toyota Carina.
Because 1976 Toyota Carina 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 1976 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 1976 Toyota Carina (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Focus | 1976 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Focus | Carina |
Year Released | 2006 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2430 mm |