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. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Escape (171 HP @ 6550 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 358 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 (302 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 104 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. 2009 Ford Escape has automatic transmission and 2012 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2012 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Escape will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Escape | 2012 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Escape | Focus |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6550 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4450 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1324 kg |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 47 L |
