2009 Ford Focus vs. 2006 Honda Jazz
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 Jazz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Jazz would be higher. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Jazz (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 0 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Jazz weights approximately 670 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 (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Jazz. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Focus | 2006 Honda Jazz | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Focus | Jazz |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 42 L |
