2007 Ford Focus vs. 2007 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, both 2007 Ford Focus and 2007 Jeep Cherokee were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Cherokee (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2007 Ford Focus. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 524 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.
Because 2007 Jeep Cherokee 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 Jeep Cherokee 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 Jeep Cherokee (307 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Focus. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Focus | 2007 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | Focus | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1829 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 78 L |
