2009 Ford Focus vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2009 Ford Focus is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Carina (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 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 41 kg more than 1994 Toyota Carina.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Toyota Carina (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Focus. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 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 | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Focus | Carina |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1386 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2590 mm |
