2009 Cadillac SRX vs. 2009 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac SRX and 2009 Ford Focus were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,562 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac SRX (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (99 HP @ 3850 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 657 kg more than 2009 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Cadillac SRX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac SRX 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 Cadillac SRX (342 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Focus. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Focus. 2009 Cadillac SRX has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Cadillac SRX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac SRX | 2009 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | SRX | Focus |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3562 cc | 1752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3850 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1303 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 55 L |
