2008 Ford Focus vs. 2009 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2009 Toyota Highlander 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Highlander (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (114 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster 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 (250 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Highlander. (249 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Highlander. 2009 Toyota Highlander has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota Highlander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Focus | 2009 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Focus | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 249 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 73 L |
