2006 Ford Focus vs. 2009 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2009 Toyota Camry 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 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Camry (146 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 1472 kg more than 2009 Toyota Camry.
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 (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Camry. (138 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Focus | 2009 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Focus | Camry |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1981 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 12.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1384 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 65 L |