2009 Ford Focus vs. 2009 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 2009 Ford Focus and 2009 Toyota Yaris were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Focus (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Yaris. (131 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Yaris.
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 Toyota Yaris (174 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Focus. (132 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Focus | 2009 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Focus | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 42 L |
