2005 Ford Focus vs. 2006 Subaru Justy
To start off, 2006 Subaru Justy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Justy (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Ford Focus. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Justy should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Focus weights approximately 293 kg more than 2006 Subaru Justy.
Because 2006 Subaru Justy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Justy will offer significantly more control. 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 Ford Focus (200 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Justy. (118 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Justy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Focus | 2006 Subaru Justy | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Focus | Justy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 11.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 41 L |
