2009 Ford Focus vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2009 Ford Focus is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Carina (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Focus weights approximately 221 kg more than 1980 Toyota Carina.
Because 1980 Toyota Carina 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 1980 Toyota Carina. 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, 1980 Toyota Carina (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Focus. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Focus | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Focus | Carina |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1386 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 61 L |
