2008 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Opel Insignia
To start off, both 2008 Ford Focus and 2008 Opel Insignia 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 83 more horse power than 2008 Opel Insignia. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Insignia.
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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Insignia. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Insignia.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Focus | 2008 Opel Insignia | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Focus | Insignia |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1987 cc | 1956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1856 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1498 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2737 mm |