2005 Pontiac Vibe 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 Pontiac Vibe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Pontiac Vibe would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Focus (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Pontiac Vibe. (123 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2005 Pontiac Vibe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Pontiac Vibe weights approximately 139 kg more than 2006 Ford Focus.
Because 2005 Pontiac Vibe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Vibe 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, 2006 Ford Focus (178 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Pontiac Vibe. (160 Nm). This means 2006 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Pontiac Vibe. 2006 Ford Focus has automatic transmission and 2005 Pontiac Vibe has manual transmission. 2005 Pontiac Vibe 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.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Pontiac Vibe | 2006 Ford Focus | |
Make | Pontiac | Ford |
Model | Vibe | Focus |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1786 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 178 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1352 kg | 1213 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |