2008 Dacia Logan vs. 2005 Ford Focus
To start off, 2008 Dacia Logan is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Focus (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2008 Dacia Logan. (104 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2008 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dacia Logan weights approximately 47 kg more than 2005 Ford Focus.
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, 2005 Ford Focus (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dacia Logan. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dacia Logan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dacia Logan | 2005 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Dacia | Ford |
| Model | Logan | Focus |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.8 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1223 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
