2008 Ford Focus vs. 2010 Dacia Duster
To start off, 2010 Dacia Duster is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Focus (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2010 Dacia Duster. (106 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2010 Dacia Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dacia Duster weights approximately 93 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus.
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 (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dacia Duster. (177 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dacia Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Focus | 2010 Dacia Duster | |
| Make | Ford | Dacia |
| Model | Focus | Duster |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2673 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
