2008 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Peugeot 307
To start off, both 2008 Ford Focus and 2008 Peugeot 307 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Peugeot 307 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Peugeot 307 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Peugeot 307 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Focus weights approximately 11 kg more than 2008 Peugeot 307.
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 (200 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 307. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Focus | 2008 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Focus | 307 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1288 kg | 1277 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
