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 35 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Yaris. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 364 kg more than 2009 Ford Focus.
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 (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Yaris. (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Focus | 2009 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Focus | Yaris |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.7 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 42 L |