2008 Fiat Croma vs. 2004 Ford Focus
To start off, 2008 Fiat Croma is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Focus would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Croma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Focus (212 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Croma. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Croma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Croma weights approximately 232 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Ford Focus (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Croma. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Croma. 2008 Fiat Croma has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Fiat Croma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Fiat Croma | 2004 Ford Focus | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Croma | Focus |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1512 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 55 L |