2009 Ford Focus vs. 2009 Nissan Micra
To start off, both 2009 Ford Focus and 2009 Nissan Micra were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Focus (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Micra. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Micra weights approximately 131 kg more than 2009 Ford Focus.
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 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Micra. (128 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Focus | 2009 Nissan Micra | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Focus | Micra |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1386 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 9.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 13.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1311 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 46 L |