2009 Ford Focus vs. 2009 Nissan Xterra
To start off, both 2009 Ford Focus and 2009 Nissan Xterra were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Focus (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Xterra. (262 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Xterra.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford Focus (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Xterra. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Xterra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Focus | 2009 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Focus | Xterra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
