2009 Ford Focus vs. 2009 Honda Odyssey
To start off, both 2009 Ford Focus and 2009 Honda Odyssey were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Odyssey (244 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (99 HP @ 3850 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Focus weights approximately 174 kg more than 2009 Honda Odyssey.
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 Honda Odyssey (332 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Focus. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Focus. 2009 Honda Odyssey 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. 2009 Honda Odyssey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Focus | 2009 Honda Odyssey | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Focus | Odyssey |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1752 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 3850 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1303 kg | 1129 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.2 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 79 L |