2008 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 2008 Ford Focus and 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 755 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee will offer significantly more control. 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (200 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Focus | 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | Focus | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1288 kg | 2043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
