2009 Ford Focus vs. 2001 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2009 Ford Focus is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Solara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Solara would be higher. At 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Solara (133 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (113 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Solara should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Solara weights approximately 108 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.
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 Focus (250 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Solara. (199 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Solara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Focus | 2001 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Focus | Solara |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1272 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2680 mm |
