2009 Ford Focus vs. 2010 Fiat Stilo
To start off, 2010 Fiat Stilo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Fiat Stilo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Fiat Stilo (102 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Fiat Stilo should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Fiat Stilo weights approximately 99 kg more than 2009 Ford Focus. 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 (215 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat Stilo. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat Stilo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Focus | 2010 Fiat Stilo | |
| Make | Ford | Fiat |
| Model | Focus | Stilo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 11.4 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 | 1311 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 58 L |
