2009 Ford Focus vs. 2006 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 Ford Focus is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 558 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 2006 Honda Accord 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, 2006 Honda Accord 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, 2006 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Focus. (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Focus | 2006 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Focus | Accord |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1524 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 65 L |
