2012 Ford Focus vs. 1972 Toyota Century
To start off, 2012 Ford Focus is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Focus (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Toyota Century weights approximately 363 kg more than 2012 Ford Focus.
Because 1972 Toyota Century 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 1972 Toyota Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 1972 Toyota Century (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Focus. (198 Nm @ 4450 RPM). This means 1972 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford Focus | 1972 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Focus | Century |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4450 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automated manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1337 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4359 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1824 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1468 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2870 mm |
