2008 Ford Focus vs. 2007 Honda Accord
To start off, 2008 Ford Focus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Accord weights approximately 267 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus.
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, 2007 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Focus | 2007 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Focus | Accord |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 97.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1383 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 65 L |