2005 Ford Focus vs. 2007 Peugeot 206
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 206 is newer by 2 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Peugeot 206 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Peugeot 206 (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2005 Ford Focus. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 206 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Focus weights approximately 163 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 206.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Peugeot 206 (205 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus. (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 206 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Focus | 2007 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Focus | 206 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1027 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
