2009 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2009 Ford Focus is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Jeep Liberty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jeep Liberty would be higher. At 2,425 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jeep Liberty (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 481 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Jeep Liberty (224 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Focus. (155 Nm). This means 2005 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Focus | 2005 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | Focus | Liberty |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2425 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 101 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 78 L |
