2008 Ford Focus vs. 2001 Toyota Will
To start off, 2008 Ford Focus is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Will. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Will would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 134 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Focus weights approximately 57 kg more than 2001 Toyota Will.
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 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Will. (171 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Will. 2001 Toyota Will 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. 2001 Toyota Will will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Focus | 2001 Toyota Will | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Focus | Will |
Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 91.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 50 L |