2008 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2008 Ford Focus and 2008 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (114 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Focus weights approximately 8 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord.
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 (250 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Focus | 2008 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Focus | Accord |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1354 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |
