2010 Ford Focus vs. 2010 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, both 2010 Ford Focus and 2010 Toyota Sequoia were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Sequoia (310 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2010 Ford Focus. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1386 kg more than 2010 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Toyota Sequoia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Toyota Sequoia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Focus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Toyota Sequoia (443 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Focus. (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Focus. 2010 Toyota Sequoia has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2010 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Focus | 2010 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Focus | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 443 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 2576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4445 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1722 mm | 2027 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1488 mm | 1895 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2614 mm | 3099 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 100 L |
