2000 Subaru Forester vs. 2010 Ford Focus
To start off, 2010 Ford Focus is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Focus (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2000 Subaru Forester. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2000 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Subaru Forester weights approximately 196 kg more than 2010 Ford Focus.
Because 2000 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Forester 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, 2010 Ford Focus (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Forester. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Subaru Forester | 2010 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Subaru | Ford |
| Model | Forester | Focus |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4445 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1722 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1488 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2614 mm |
