2009 Ford Focus vs. 2009 Hummer H3
To start off, both 2009 Ford Focus and 2009 Hummer H3 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,653 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Hummer H3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Focus (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2009 Hummer H3. (243 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2009 Hummer H3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hummer H3 weights approximately 951 kg more than 2009 Ford Focus.
Because 2009 Hummer H3 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 Hummer H3 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 Ford Focus (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hummer H3. (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hummer H3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Focus | 2009 Hummer H3 | |
| Make | Ford | Hummer |
| Model | Focus | H3 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 3653 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 243 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2231 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 87 L |
