2007 Ford Focus vs. 2009 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2009 Subaru Tribeca 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 3,630 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Tribeca (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2007 Ford Focus. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Focus.
Because 2009 Subaru Tribeca is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Tribeca will offer significantly more control. 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 Subaru Tribeca (247 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Focus. (216 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Focus. 2009 Subaru Tribeca 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 Subaru Tribeca will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Focus | 2009 Subaru Tribeca | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Focus | Tribeca |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 3630 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |
