2006 Cadillac BLS vs. 2006 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac BLS and 2006 Ford Focus were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac BLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac BLS (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (113 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac BLS weights approximately 98 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Cadillac BLS (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (250 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac BLS | 2006 Ford Focus | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | BLS | Focus |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1850 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1362 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 53 L |