2008 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Nissan Titan
To start off, both 2008 Ford Focus and 2008 Nissan Titan were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (90 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus.
Because 2008 Nissan Titan 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 Nissan Titan 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 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (215 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus. 2008 Nissan Titan 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 Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Focus | 2008 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Focus | Titan |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 5552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3560 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 106 L |