2007 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2008 Toyota Yaris 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 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Focus (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Focus weights approximately 327 kg more than 2008 Toyota Yaris. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (216 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (122 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Focus | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Focus | Yaris |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1311 kg | 984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |