2009 Ford Focus vs. 2009 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, both 2009 Ford Focus and 2009 Porsche Cayenne were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Cayenne (286 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Focus.
Because 2009 Porsche Cayenne 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 Cayenne 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 Cayenne (385 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Focus. (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Focus. 2009 Porsche Cayenne has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Porsche Cayenne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Focus | 2009 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Focus | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 3597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 12.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 100 L |
