2008 Ford Focus vs. 2007 Nissan Tiida
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 Tiida. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Tiida would be higher. At 1,797 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Tiida (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Tiida should accelerate faster 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 Nissan Tiida (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Tiida will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Focus | 2007 Nissan Tiida | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Focus | Tiida |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1797 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 52 L |
