2000 Ford Focus vs. 2009 Jeep Compass
To start off, 2009 Jeep Compass is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Focus would be higher. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Compass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Compass (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2000 Ford Focus. (143 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Compass should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Compass weights approximately 886 kg more than 2000 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Jeep Compass is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Compass will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Jeep Compass (220 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Focus. (202 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Compass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Focus | 2009 Jeep Compass | |
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | Focus | Compass |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 202 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 2046 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 51 L |
