2006 Fiat Strada vs. 2006 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Strada 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 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Focus (113 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Strada. (68 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Strada.
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 Ford Focus (251 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Strada. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Strada.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Fiat Strada | 2006 Ford Focus | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Strada | Focus |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1850 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |