2008 Fiat Bravo vs. 2009 Ford Focus
To start off, 2009 Ford Focus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Fiat Bravo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Fiat Bravo would be higher. At 1,751 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Bravo weights approximately 39 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Ford Focus (250 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Bravo. (206 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Bravo.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Bravo | 2009 Ford Focus | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Bravo | Focus |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1751 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 113 HP |
Torque | 206 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1850 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1311 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |