2008 Chrysler 300 vs. 2008 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2008 Chrysler 300 and 2008 Ford Focus were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,736 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chrysler 300 (190 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (90 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Chrysler 300 (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (215 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2008 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus. 2008 Chrysler 300 has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chrysler 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chrysler 300 | 2008 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | 300 | Focus |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2736 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 53 L |
