2009 Ford Focus vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2009 Ford Focus and 2009 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,823 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (171 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Focus.
Because 2009 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Focus. (197 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Focus | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Focus | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 3823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 288 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 67 L |
