2007 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Toyota Stallion
To start off, 2008 Toyota Stallion 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 1,812 cc, 2008 Toyota Stallion is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Stallion weights approximately 7 kg more than 2007 Ford Focus.
Because 2008 Toyota Stallion is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Toyota Stallion. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford Focus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Stallion. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Stallion.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Focus | 2008 Toyota Stallion | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Focus | Stallion |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1812 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 216 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1311 kg | 1318 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |