2008 Ford Focus vs. 2010 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Rexton 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 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SsangYong Rexton (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (90 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 610 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.
Because 2010 SsangYong Rexton 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, 2010 SsangYong Rexton 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, 2010 SsangYong Rexton (345 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (215 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus. 2010 SsangYong Rexton 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. 2010 SsangYong Rexton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford Focus | 2010 SsangYong Rexton | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Focus | Rexton |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 345 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.1 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 80 L |