2008 Ford Focus 2.0 RS vs. 2008 Ford Focus 2.0 Trend Automatic
To start off, both 2008 Ford Focus 2.0 RS and 2008 Ford Focus 2.0 Trend Automatic were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Focus 2.0 Trend Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Focus 2.0 RS weights approximately 380 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus 2.0 Trend Automatic.
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, 2008 Ford Focus 2.0 RS (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus 2.0 Trend Automatic. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Focus 2.0 RS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus 2.0 Trend Automatic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Focus 2.0 RS | 2008 Ford Focus 2.0 Trend Automatic | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Focus | Focus |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1987 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 232 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.7 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
