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 1,983 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 258 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 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Jazz. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Jazz.
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 | 1983 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 178 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1218 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 42 L |