2007 Ford Focus vs. 2010 Nissan Versa
To start off, 2010 Nissan Versa 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Versa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Versa (122 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2007 Ford Focus. (113 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Versa should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Focus weights approximately 45 kg more than 2010 Nissan Versa.
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 (250 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Versa. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Versa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Focus | 2010 Nissan Versa | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Focus | Versa |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1251 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4295 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1534 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
