2008 Toyota Corolla vs. 2011 Ford Focus
To start off, 2011 Ford Focus is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Focus (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 232 kg more than 2011 Ford Focus.
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, 2011 Ford Focus (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (150 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Corolla | 2011 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Corolla | Focus |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4445 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1722 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1488 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2614 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 51 L |
