2009 Ford Focus vs. 2009 Opel Insignia
To start off, both 2009 Ford Focus and 2009 Opel Insignia were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Opel Insignia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Opel Insignia (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Opel Insignia should accelerate faster 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 (215 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Opel Insignia. (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Opel Insignia.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Focus | 2009 Opel Insignia | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Focus | Insignia |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1856 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1498 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2737 mm |