2006 Ford Focus vs. 1990 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2006 Ford Focus is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Supra weights approximately 291 kg more than 2006 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Toyota Supra 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 1990 Toyota Supra. 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, 1990 Toyota Supra (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Focus | 1990 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Focus | Supra |
Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 254 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |