2007 Ford C-MAX vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford C-MAX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford C-MAX would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford C-MAX weights approximately 241 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
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, 2007 Ford C-MAX (250 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (171 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Ford C-MAX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford C-MAX | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | C-MAX | Corolla |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 1127 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 60 L |