2006 Dodge Stratus vs. 2006 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Stratus 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 2,425 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Stratus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Stratus (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (137 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Stratus should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 269 kg more than 2006 Dodge Stratus.
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 Dodge Stratus (217 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Stratus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Stratus | 2006 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Stratus | Focus |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2425 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 55 L |
