2004 Ford Focus vs. 2000 Peugeot 806
To start off, 2004 Ford Focus is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Peugeot 806. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Peugeot 806 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Peugeot 806 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Peugeot 806 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (131 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Peugeot 806 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Peugeot 806 weights approximately 281 kg more than 2004 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, 2000 Peugeot 806 (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (166 Nm @ 4150 RPM). This means 2000 Peugeot 806 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Focus | 2000 Peugeot 806 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Focus | 806 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4150 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1244 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2830 mm |
