2008 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, both 2008 Ford Focus and 2008 Nissan Pathfinder were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 855 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 Nissan Pathfinder is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Nissan Pathfinder. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Focus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Nissan Pathfinder (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus. 2008 Nissan Pathfinder 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 Nissan Pathfinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford Focus | 2008 Nissan Pathfinder | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Focus | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 80 L |