2004 Ford Focus vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Subaru Forester is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Focus would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Forester weights approximately 194 kg more than 2004 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (178 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Focus | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Focus | Forester |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 6.2 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |