2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2007 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Silverado and 2007 Ford Focus were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (196 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2007 Ford Focus. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Focus.
Because 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford Focus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Focus. (186 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | 2007 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Silverado | Focus |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3890 mm | 2650 mm |
