2008 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2008 Ford Focus and 2008 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Forester (224 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Forester weights approximately 391 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester (306 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Focus | 2008 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Focus | Forester |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1633 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |