2007 Ford Focus vs. 2007 Honda Element
To start off, both 2007 Ford Focus and 2007 Honda Element were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2007 Ford Focus. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 777 kg more than 2007 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Focus. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Focus | 2007 Honda Element | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Focus | Element |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1213 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |