2009 Ford Focus vs. 1959 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2009 Ford Focus is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Focus (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1959 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1959 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Toyota Crown weights approximately 284 kg more than 2009 Ford Focus.
Because 1959 Toyota Crown 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 1959 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Ford Focus (132 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Focus | 1959 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Focus | Crown |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2540 mm |
