2009 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Hyundai Terracan
To start off, 2009 Ford Focus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Hyundai Terracan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Hyundai Terracan would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Terracan is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 875 kg more than 2009 Ford Focus.
Because 2008 Hyundai Terracan 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, 2008 Hyundai Terracan 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, 2009 Ford Focus (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Terracan. (339 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Terracan. 2009 Ford Focus has automatic transmission and 2008 Hyundai Terracan has manual transmission. 2008 Hyundai Terracan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Focus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Focus | 2008 Hyundai Terracan | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | Focus | Terracan |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2501 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 410 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 232 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 13.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |