1997 Buick Century vs. 2006 Ford Focus
To start off, 2006 Ford Focus is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Buick Century (165 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (136 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 195 kg more than 1997 Buick Century.
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, 1997 Buick Century (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Buick Century | 2006 Ford Focus | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Century | Focus |
Year Released | 1997 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3135 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 53 L |