2004 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Hyundai Tiburon
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Tiburon 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 2,655 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 89 kg more than 2004 Ford Focus.
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, 2008 Hyundai Tiburon (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (166 Nm @ 4150 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Focus | 2008 Hyundai Tiburon | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | Focus | Tiburon |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2655 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 166 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4150 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1244 kg | 1333 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 11 L/100km |