2006 Dodge Ram vs. 2006 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Ram 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 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 349 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (151 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1252 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.
Because 2006 Dodge Ram is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Dodge Ram. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Focus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Dodge Ram (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 502 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Dodge Ram | 2006 Ford Focus | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Ram | Focus |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8276 cc | 2262 cc |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 151 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 712 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 87.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 94 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2472 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 19.6 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 26.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 23.5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 53 L |