2007 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Honda Fit
To start off, 2008 Honda Fit is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Fit (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Ford Focus. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Focus weights approximately 131 kg more than 2008 Honda Fit.
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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Fit. (142 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Fit. 2008 Honda Fit has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Fit will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Focus | 2008 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Focus | Fit |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1311 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 41 L |
