2007 Ford Focus vs. 2007 Jeep Wrangler

To start off, both 2007 Ford Focus and 2007 Jeep Wrangler were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Wrangler (176 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2007 Ford Focus. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Wrangler weights approximately 239 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 Wrangler 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 Wrangler 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 Wrangler (296 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Focus. (216 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Wrangler 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 Wrangler
Make Ford Jeep
Model Focus Wrangler
Year Released 2007 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1560 cc 2966 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 89 HP 176 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 216 Nm 296 Nm
Torque RPM 1850 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 73 mm 98.4 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 86.7 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Top Speed 177 km/hour 162 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 12.9 seconds 11 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1311 kg 1550 kg
Vehicle Length 4460 mm 3950 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1540 mm 1800 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2380 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 4.7 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 72 L


 

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