2008 Ford Focus vs. 2007 Honda FR-V
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 FR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda FR-V would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda FR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda FR-V weights approximately 518 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, 2008 Ford Focus (321 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda FR-V. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda FR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Focus | 2007 Honda FR-V | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Focus | FR-V |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 149 HP |
Torque | 321 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1518 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 58 L |