2008 Ford Focus vs. 2007 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2008 Ford Focus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Corsa weights approximately 290 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 Opel Corsa (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus. 2008 Ford Focus has automatic transmission and 2007 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2007 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Focus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Focus | 2007 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Focus | Corsa |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 185 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |