2007 Ford Focus vs. 2007 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2007 Ford Focus and 2007 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 89 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Focus weights approximately 121 kg more than 2007 Toyota Corolla.
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 (216 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Corolla. (190 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Focus | 2007 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Focus | Corolla |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1364 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 13.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1311 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |