2000 Ford Focus vs. 2006 Pontiac SV 6
To start off, 2006 Pontiac SV 6 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Focus would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac SV 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac SV 6 (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2000 Ford Focus. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac SV 6 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Focus.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Pontiac SV 6 (289 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Focus. (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac SV 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Focus | 2006 Pontiac SV 6 | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Focus | SV 6 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 95 L |
