2000 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Jeep Wrangler
To start off, 2008 Jeep Wrangler is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Focus would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Wrangler (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2000 Ford Focus. (143 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Wrangler weights approximately 660 kg more than 2000 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Jeep Wrangler is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Wrangler 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, 2008 Jeep Wrangler (321 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Focus. (203 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Focus | 2008 Jeep Wrangler | |
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | Focus | Wrangler |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2950 mm |
