2002 Ford Focus vs. 2011 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Focus would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Forester (224 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2002 Ford Focus. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Forester weights approximately 294 kg more than 2002 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2002 Ford Focus (325 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Forester. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Forester. 2011 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 2002 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2002 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Focus | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Focus | Forester |
Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1986 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1569 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1699 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 64 L |