2006 Fiat Panda vs. 2007 Ford Focus
To start off, 2007 Ford Focus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Fiat Panda would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Focus (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Panda weights approximately 200 kg more than 2007 Ford Focus.
Because 2006 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Panda 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, 2007 Ford Focus (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Panda. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Panda. 2007 Ford Focus has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Panda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Focus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Fiat Panda | 2007 Ford Focus | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Panda | Focus |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 81.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 20 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 55 L |