2004 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2008 Honda Jazz is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Focus weights approximately 308 kg more than 2008 Honda Jazz.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2004 Ford Focus (175 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Jazz. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Jazz. 2004 Ford Focus has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Jazz has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Jazz will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Focus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Focus | 2008 Honda Jazz | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Focus | Jazz |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 175 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 89.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 42 L |