2008 Ford Focus vs. 2012 Honda Insight
To start off, 2012 Honda Insight is newer by 4 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 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Insight (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (90 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Focus weights approximately 110 kg more than 2012 Honda Insight.
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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Focus | 2012 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Focus | Insight |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1252 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 40 L |
