2006 Ford Focus vs. 1994 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2006 Ford Focus is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Celica (169 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 14 kg more than 1994 Toyota Celica.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Ford Focus (215 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Celica. (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Focus | 1994 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Focus | Celica |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1311 kg | 1297 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 59 L |
