2008 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Hyundai i20
To start off, both 2008 Ford Focus and 2008 Hyundai i20 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,987 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Focus (212 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai i20. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai i20.
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 (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai i20. (137 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai i20.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Focus | 2008 Hyundai i20 | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Focus | i20 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1987 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 17:01 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 232 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.7 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2525 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
