2008 Ford Focus vs. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2008 Ford Focus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Pathfinder would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 959 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, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder 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 Nissan Pathfinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Focus | 2007 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Focus | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1216 kg | 2175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
