2008 Ford Focus vs. 2007 Honda Jazz
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 Jazz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Jazz would be higher. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Jazz (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (90 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Focus weights approximately 349 kg more than 2007 Honda Jazz.
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 (215 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Jazz. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Jazz. 2007 Honda Jazz has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Jazz will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Focus | 2007 Honda Jazz | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Focus | Jazz |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1013 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 42 L |