2007 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2008 Subaru Tribeca 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 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Tribeca (245 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2007 Ford Focus. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 710 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 Subaru Tribeca 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 Subaru Tribeca 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 Subaru Tribeca (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Focus. (156 Nm @ 4150 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Focus. 2008 Subaru Tribeca 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 Subaru Tribeca will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Ford Focus | 2008 Subaru Tribeca | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Focus | Tribeca |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4150 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1885 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 77 L |