2007 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 2008 Toyota Sprinter 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Focus weights approximately 534 kg more than 2008 Toyota Sprinter.
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 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Sprinter. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Focus | 2008 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Focus | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 71.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 12 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1631 kg | 1097 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 60 L |
