2009 Ford Focus vs. 2007 Suzuki Forenza
To start off, 2009 Ford Focus is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Suzuki Forenza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Suzuki Forenza would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Suzuki Forenza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Suzuki Forenza (127 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki Forenza should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Focus weights approximately 297 kg more than 2007 Suzuki Forenza.
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 (215 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Suzuki Forenza. (178 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Suzuki Forenza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Focus | 2007 Suzuki Forenza | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Focus | Forenza |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 55 L |
