2007 Ford Focus vs. 2009 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2009 Nissan Xterra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Focus would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Xterra (262 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2007 Ford Focus. (113 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Focus.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Nissan Xterra (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Focus. (250 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Focus. 2009 Nissan Xterra has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Xterra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Focus | 2009 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Focus | Xterra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
