2008 Ford Focus vs. 2004 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 2008 Ford Focus is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Jeep Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Jeep Cherokee would be higher. At 2,776 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 1131 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus.
Because 2004 Jeep Cherokee 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, 2004 Jeep Cherokee 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, 2004 Jeep Cherokee (360 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Focus | 2004 Jeep Cherokee | |
Make | Ford | Jeep |
Model | Focus | Cherokee |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2776 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 185 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 12.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 2031 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |