2007 Ford Focus vs. 2007 Honda Jazz
To start off, both 2007 Ford Focus and 2007 Honda Jazz were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Jazz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Jazz (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2007 Ford Focus. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Focus weights approximately 163 kg more than 2007 Honda Jazz.
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 Jazz (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Focus. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Focus. 2007 Honda Jazz has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Jazz will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Focus | 2007 Honda Jazz | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Focus | Jazz |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1387 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1013 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 42 L |