2008 Ford Focus vs. 2009 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2009 Toyota Camry is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Focus would be higher. At 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Camry weights approximately 430 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Ford Focus (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Camry. (161 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Camry. 2008 Ford Focus has automatic transmission and 2009 Toyota Camry has manual transmission. 2009 Toyota Camry will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Focus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Focus | 2009 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Focus | Camry |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 157 HP |
Torque | 185 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |