2009 Ford Focus vs. 2009 Hyundai Elantra
To start off, both 2009 Ford Focus and 2009 Hyundai Elantra 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 Hyundai Elantra (119 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (113 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Elantra should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Focus weights approximately 43 kg more than 2009 Hyundai Elantra.
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 (250 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Elantra. (153 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Elantra.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Focus | 2009 Hyundai Elantra | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | Focus | Elantra |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 85.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 11 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1253 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 53 L |