2007 Ford Focus vs. 2011 Renault Duster
To start off, 2011 Renault Duster is newer by 4 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 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Focus (113 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2011 Renault Duster. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Focus weights approximately 111 kg more than 2011 Renault Duster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Renault Duster 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, 2011 Renault Duster 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, 2007 Ford Focus (251 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Duster. (177 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Focus | 2011 Renault Duster | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Focus | Duster |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1311 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2673 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
