2007 Honda Odyssey vs. 2012 Ford Focus
To start off, 2012 Ford Focus is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Odyssey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Odyssey would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Odyssey (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2012 Ford Focus. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 653 kg more than 2012 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Odyssey is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Odyssey 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 Honda Odyssey (326 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Focus. (198 Nm @ 4450 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Odyssey | 2012 Ford Focus | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Odyssey | Focus |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4450 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1337 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4359 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1824 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1468 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 47 L |