2008 Ford Focus vs. 2012 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Kyron 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 SsangYong Kyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Focus (212 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2012 SsangYong Kyron. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2012 SsangYong Kyron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 643 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus.
Because 2012 SsangYong Kyron 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, 2012 SsangYong Kyron 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, both vehicles can yield 310 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2008 Ford Focus has automatic transmission and 2012 SsangYong Kyron has manual transmission. 2012 SsangYong Kyron will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Focus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford Focus | 2012 SsangYong Kyron | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Focus | Kyron |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1987 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 232 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.7 seconds | 16.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |