2009 Ford Focus vs. 2009 Renault Sandero
To start off, both 2009 Ford Focus and 2009 Renault Sandero were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Focus (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2009 Renault Sandero. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Sandero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Focus weights approximately 60 kg more than 2009 Renault Sandero. 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, 2009 Ford Focus (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Sandero. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Sandero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Focus | 2009 Renault Sandero | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Focus | Sandero |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 13 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1171 kg | 1111 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
