2007 Ford Focus vs. 2007 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, both 2007 Ford Focus and 2007 Nissan Qashqai were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Qashqai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Qashqai (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Ford Focus. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Qashqai should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 147 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, both vehicles can yield 156 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Focus | 2007 Nissan Qashqai | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Focus | Qashqai |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4150 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 12 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1297 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 65 L |
