2008 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Toyota Sienna
To start off, both 2008 Ford Focus and 2008 Toyota Sienna were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,455 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 828 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 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus. 2008 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Focus | 2008 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Focus | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 3455 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 76 L |
