2008 Ford Focus vs. 2007 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2008 Ford Focus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Yaris. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Yaris would be higher. At 1,387 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Yaris (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Focus weights approximately 140 kg more than 2007 Toyota Yaris.
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 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (121 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Focus | 2007 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Focus | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1387 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.2 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 42 L |
