2005 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Hyundai Tiburon
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Tiburon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 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 158 kg more than 2005 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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Focus | 2008 Hyundai Tiburon | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | Focus | Tiburon |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2655 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 145 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1333 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |