2008 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Honda Mobilio
To start off, 2008 Ford Focus is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Mobilio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Mobilio would be higher. At 1,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Mobilio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Mobilio (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Mobilio should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 110 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Honda Mobilio (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Mobilio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Focus | 2005 Honda Mobilio | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Focus | Mobilio |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1387 cc | 1494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1750 mm |
