2009 Ford Focus vs. 2009 Opel Vivaro
To start off, both 2009 Ford Focus and 2009 Opel Vivaro were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Opel Vivaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Opel Vivaro (101 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (99 HP @ 3850 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Opel Vivaro should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Opel Vivaro weights approximately 310 kg more than 2009 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, both vehicles can yield 240 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Focus | 2009 Opel Vivaro | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Focus | Vivaro |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1752 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3850 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 16.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1303 kg | 1613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.2 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 90 L |
