2009 Ford Focus vs. 1999 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2009 Ford Focus is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Previa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Previa would be higher. At 2,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Focus (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Previa. (133 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Previa weights approximately 649 kg more than 2009 Ford Focus.
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, 1999 Toyota Previa (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Focus. (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Focus | 1999 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Focus | Previa |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 75 L |
