2008 Fiat Croma vs. 2007 Ford Focus
To start off, 2008 Fiat Croma is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Focus would be higher. At 2,522 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Focus (222 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Croma. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 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 138 kg more than 2007 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, both vehicles can yield 320 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Croma | 2007 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Croma | Focus |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 2522 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 6.8 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 | 1530 kg | 1392 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 55 L |
