2008 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Subaru Outback Sport
To start off, both 2008 Ford Focus and 2008 Subaru Outback Sport 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 Outback Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Outback Sport (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (90 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Outback Sport should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus.
Because 2008 Subaru Outback Sport 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 Outback Sport 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 Outback Sport (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (215 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Outback Sport 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 Outback Sport | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Focus | Outback Sport |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 64 L |