2008 Ford Focus vs. 2013 Honda Crosstour
To start off, 2013 Honda Crosstour is newer by 5 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Crosstour weights approximately 945 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus.
Because 2013 Honda Crosstour is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Crosstour 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, 2013 Honda Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Focus | 2013 Honda Crosstour | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Focus | Crosstour |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 274 HP |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1898 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2797 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
