2009 Ford Escape vs. 2012 Ford Focus
To start off, 2012 Ford Focus is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Escape would be higher. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Escape (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2012 Ford Focus. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Focus weights approximately 352 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape.
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, 2009 Ford Escape (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Focus. (198 Nm @ 4450 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Escape | 2012 Ford Focus | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Escape | Focus |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4450 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1324 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4359 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1824 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1468 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 47 L |