1997 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2009 Ford Focus
To start off, 2009 Ford Focus is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Focus (171 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Blazer. (160 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 632 kg more than 2009 Ford Focus.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Chevrolet Blazer (345 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Focus. (196 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Blazer | 2009 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Blazer | Focus |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4296 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1283 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2620 mm |
