2008 Ford Focus vs. 1995 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2008 Ford Focus is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Previa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Previa would be higher. At 2,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Previa (133 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (90 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Previa should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Previa weights approximately 253 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Ford Focus (215 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Previa. (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Previa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Focus | 1995 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Focus | Previa |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 75 L |
