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 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Dacia Logan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dacia Logan (74 HP @ 5 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Ford Focus. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dacia Logan should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Focus weights approximately 134 kg more than 2008 Dacia Logan.
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 (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dacia Logan. (112 Nm @ 4250 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 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
