2008 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Ford Fiesta
To start off, both 2008 Ford Focus and 2008 Ford Fiesta were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Fiesta (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Focus weights approximately 38 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
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 Fiesta (191 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Focus | 2008 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Focus | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1137 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
