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 2,522 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Focus (222 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2007 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 558 kg more than 2007 Ford Focus.
Because 2007 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element 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, 2007 Ford Focus (320 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Focus | 2007 Honda Element | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Focus | Element |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2522 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 222 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.2 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |