2007 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Toyota Tazz
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tazz is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Focus weights approximately 357 kg more than 2008 Toyota Tazz.
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, 2007 Ford Focus (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Tazz. (103 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Tazz. 2007 Ford Focus has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Tazz has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Tazz will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Focus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Focus | 2008 Toyota Tazz | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Focus | Tazz |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 185 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 14.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |