2005 Ford Focus vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Toyota Corolla is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Focus would be higher. At 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Corolla (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2005 Ford Focus. (108 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Focus weights approximately 250 kg more than 2009 Toyota Corolla.
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, 2009 Toyota Corolla (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Focus | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Focus | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
