2006 Ford Focus vs. 2009 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2009 Opel Corsa is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,752 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Focus (113 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2009 Opel Corsa. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2009 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Opel Corsa weights approximately 302 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Ford Focus (250 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Opel Corsa. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Focus | 2009 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Focus | Corsa |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1752 cc | 1364 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 173 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1311 kg | 1613 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |