2009 Ford Focus vs. 2006 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Ford Focus is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Corolla (126 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Focus weights approximately 81 kg more than 2006 Toyota Corolla.
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, 2006 Toyota Corolla (165 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Focus. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Focus | 2006 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Focus | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1238 kg | 1157 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
