2009 Ford Focus vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester 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 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Focus (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Forester. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 244 kg more than 2009 Ford Focus.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester 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 Ford Focus (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Forester. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Focus | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Focus | Forester |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2501 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1524 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1699 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |