2013 Ford Focus vs. 2013 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2013 Ford Focus and 2013 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Forester (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2013 Ford Focus. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Forester weights approximately 179 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 2013 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Subaru Forester (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Focus. (198 Nm @ 4450 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Focus.
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2013 Ford Focus | 2013 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Focus | Forester |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4450 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1321 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4534 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2006 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1466 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2615 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.5 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |