2008 Ford Escape vs. 2007 Ford Focus
To start off, 2008 Ford Escape 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 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Escape (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2007 Ford Focus. (113 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Escape should accelerate faster 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, 2007 Ford Focus (251 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Escape. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Escape | 2007 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Escape | Focus |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 55 L |
