2008 Ford Focus vs. 2007 Ford Maverick
To start off, 2008 Ford Focus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Maverick (148 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Maverick weights approximately 93 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.
Because 2007 Ford Maverick 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, 2007 Ford Maverick 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 Focus (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Maverick. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Focus | 2007 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Focus | Maverick |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 62 L |
