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. Both 2008 Ford Focus and 2008 Ford Fiesta are equipped with a 1,560 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Focus weights approximately 213 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 Focus (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (204 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
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 | 1560 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1107 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 45 L |
