2009 Ford Focus vs. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2009 Ford Focus is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Crown Victoria (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (99 HP @ 3850 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 340 kg more than 2009 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Ford Crown Victoria 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 1981 Ford Crown Victoria. 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, 1981 Ford Crown Victoria (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Focus. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Focus. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Focus | 1981 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Focus | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2009 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 4186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 3850 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2910 mm |