2009 Ford Focus vs. 2007 Honda Legend
To start off, 2009 Ford Focus is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Legend (291 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Legend weights approximately 954 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 2007 Honda Legend 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, 2007 Honda Legend 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, 2007 Honda Legend (351 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Focus. (132 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Focus. 2007 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Focus | 2007 Honda Legend | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Focus | Legend |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 73 L |