2007 Ford Focus vs. 2007 Peugeot 307
To start off, both 2007 Ford Focus and 2007 Peugeot 307 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Peugeot 307 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Peugeot 307 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 Ford Focus. (113 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 307 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 74 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, 2007 Ford Focus (250 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 307. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Focus | 2007 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Focus | 307 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
