2008 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Peugeot 206
To start off, both 2008 Ford Focus and 2008 Peugeot 206 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Peugeot 206 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Focus weights approximately 123 kg more than 2008 Peugeot 206.
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 Peugeot 206 (205 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Peugeot 206 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Focus | 2008 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Focus | 206 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1387 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.2 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1027 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
