2008 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Ford S-Max
To start off, both 2008 Ford Focus and 2008 Ford S-Max were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Ford S-Max is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford S-Max weights approximately 298 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, both vehicles can yield 320 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2008 Ford Focus | 2008 Ford S-Max | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Focus | S-Max |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 217 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 93.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 7.9 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 | 1383 kg | 1681 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |