2010 Subaru Forester vs. 2012 Ford Focus
To start off, 2012 Ford Focus is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Subaru Forester would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Focus weights approximately 150 kg more than 2010 Subaru Forester.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 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.
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2010 Subaru Forester | 2012 Ford Focus | |
Make | Subaru | Ford |
Model | Forester | Focus |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1674 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4559 mm | 4361 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1781 mm | 1839 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1699 mm | 1496 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2616 mm | 2649 mm |