2005 Fiat Stilo vs. 2006 Ford Focus

To start off, 2006 Ford Focus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Fiat Stilo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Fiat Stilo would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Fiat Stilo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Focus (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Stilo. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 230 kg more than 2005 Fiat Stilo. 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, 2005 Fiat Stilo (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Fiat Stilo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus. 2006 Ford Focus has automatic transmission and 2005 Fiat Stilo has manual transmission. 2005 Fiat Stilo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Focus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2005 Fiat Stilo 2006 Ford Focus
Make Fiat Ford
Model Stilo Focus
Year Released 2005 2006
Body Type Station Wagon Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 1997 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 138 HP 143 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 305 Nm 185 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82 mm 87.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.4 mm 83.1 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 10.8:1
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Top Speed 200 km/hour 197 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 10 seconds 10.7 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1485 kg 1715 kg
Vehicle Length 4520 mm 4490 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 2000 mm
Vehicle Height 1580 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2650 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.8 L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 55 L