2008 Opel Zafira vs. 2008 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2008 Opel Zafira 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. Both 2008 Opel Zafira and 2008 Ford Focus are equipped with a 1,596 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Opel Zafira (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Opel Zafira should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Zafira weights approximately 218 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.
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 Opel Zafira (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus. 2008 Ford Focus has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Zafira has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Zafira 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Opel Zafira | 2008 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Opel | Ford |
| Model | Zafira | Focus |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |
