2008 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2008 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Tiburon and 2008 Ford Focus were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Tiburon (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Tiburon 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 2008 Hyundai Tiburon.
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 Hyundai Tiburon (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus.
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2008 Hyundai Tiburon | 2008 Ford Focus | |
Make | Hyundai | Ford |
Model | Tiburon | Focus |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.8 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 81.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |