2008 Ford Expedition vs. 2008 Ford Focus

To start off, both 2008 Ford Expedition and 2008 Ford Focus were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Expedition (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Focus weights approximately 103 kg more than 2008 Ford Expedition.

Because 2008 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Expedition will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus. 2008 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Ford Expedition 2008 Ford Focus
Make Ford Ford
Model Expedition Focus
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5408 cc 1988 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 301 HP 128 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 495 Nm 178 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 8 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1110 kg 1213 kg
Vehicle Length 5250 mm 5770 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1970 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2620 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.3 L/100km 7.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 106 L 55 L


 

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