2007 Ford Focus vs. 1979 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 2007 Ford Focus is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 1,450 cc, 1979 Toyota Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Focus (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Focus weights approximately 361 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford Focus (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Focus | 1979 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Focus | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1387 cc | 1450 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
