2007 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2008 Honda Jazz 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 1,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Jazz is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Focus weights approximately 186 kg more than 2008 Honda Jazz.
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, 2008 Honda Jazz (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Focus. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Focus | 2008 Honda Jazz | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Focus | Jazz |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1387 cc | 1495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 123 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 89.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 42 L |