2004 Ford Focus vs. 2009 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2009 Toyota Yaris 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 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Focus (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Yaris. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 135 kg more than 2004 Ford Focus.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2004 Ford Focus (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Yaris. (103 Nm @ 4299 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Focus | 2009 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Focus | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4299 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 42 L |
