2009 Jeep Liberty vs. 2013 Ford Focus

To start off, 2013 Ford Focus is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Jeep Liberty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Jeep Liberty would be higher. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Liberty (210 HP) has 69 more horse power than 2013 Ford Focus. (141 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 331 kg more than 2013 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Jeep Liberty is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Liberty 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 Jeep Liberty (320 Nm) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Focus. (249 Nm). This means 2009 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Focus.

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