2007 Ford Focus vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier

To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier is newer by 3 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 3,953 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2007 Ford Focus. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 266 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 2010 Nissan Frontier 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, 2010 Nissan Frontier 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, 2010 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Focus. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Focus. 2010 Nissan Frontier 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. 2010 Nissan Frontier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Ford Focus 2010 Nissan Frontier
Make Ford Nissan
Model Focus Frontier
Year Released 2007 2010
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1387 cc 3953 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 74 HP 261 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 123 Nm 381 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 9.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1176 kg 1442 kg
Vehicle Length 4460 mm 5230 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1540 mm 1780 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 3200 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.7 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 80 L


 

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