2007 Fiat Panda vs. 2008 Ford Focus
To start off, 2008 Ford Focus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Fiat Panda would be higher. At 1,987 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Focus (212 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Focus weights approximately 315 kg more than 2007 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Panda will offer significantly more control. 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 Ford Focus (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Panda. 2008 Ford Focus has automatic transmission and 2007 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 2007 Fiat Panda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Focus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Fiat Panda | 2008 Ford Focus | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Panda | Focus |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 20 seconds | 6.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 55 L |