2009 Porsche 911 vs. 2009 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2009 Porsche 911 and 2009 Ford Focus were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 264 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.
Because 2009 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Focus. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Porsche 911 | 2009 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Porsche | Ford |
| Model | 911 | Focus |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.3 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1320 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 55 L |
