2008 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Toyota Matrix
To start off, both 2008 Ford Focus and 2008 Toyota Matrix were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Matrix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Matrix (126 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (90 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Matrix should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Matrix weights approximately 1219 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.
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 (215 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Matrix. (165 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Matrix.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Focus | 2008 Toyota Matrix | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Focus | Matrix |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 2581 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 50 L |
