2009 Ford Focus vs. 2009 Honda Fit
To start off, both 2009 Ford Focus and 2009 Honda Fit were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Fit (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (99 HP @ 3850 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Fit weights approximately 171 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 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Focus | 2009 Honda Fit | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Focus | Fit |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 3850 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 16.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1461 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 40 L |