2007 Ford Focus vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Toyota Corolla 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 2,522 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Focus (223 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 292 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Ford Focus (320 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (157 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Focus | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Focus | Corolla |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2522 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 236 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |