2008 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Nissan Xterra
To start off, both 2008 Ford Focus and 2008 Nissan Xterra were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,953 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Xterra (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (90 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Focus weights approximately 72 kg more than 2008 Nissan Xterra.
Because 2008 Nissan Xterra 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 Xterra 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 Xterra (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (215 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Focus | 2008 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Focus | Xterra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 3953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 80 L |
