2007 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2008 Jeep Liberty 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 3,698 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2007 Ford Focus. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 855 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.
Because 2008 Jeep Liberty is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Liberty will offer significantly more control. 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 Jeep Liberty (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Focus. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Focus | 2008 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | Focus | Liberty |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1387 cc | 3698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 2031 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 74 L |
