2006 Fiat Ulysse vs. 2006 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Ulysse 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 2,522 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Focus (223 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ulysse. (126 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ulysse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Ulysse weights approximately 67 kg more than 2006 Ford Focus.
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 (320 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Ulysse. (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Ulysse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Ulysse | 2006 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Ulysse | Focus |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2177 cc | 2522 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.6 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
