2006 Fiat Stilo vs. 2006 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Stilo 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Focus (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Stilo. (99 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 390 kg more than 2006 Fiat Stilo. 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 Fiat Stilo (200 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Stilo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus. 2006 Ford Focus has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Stilo has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Stilo 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.
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2006 Fiat Stilo | 2006 Ford Focus | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Stilo | Focus |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |