2008 Ford Focus vs. 2010 Nissan Livina
To start off, 2010 Nissan Livina 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Livina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Livina (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Livina should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Livina weights approximately 153 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, 2010 Nissan Livina (153 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Livina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Focus | 2010 Nissan Livina | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Focus | Livina |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 83.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.5 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 52 L |