2006 Ford Fiesta vs. 2006 Skoda Fabia
To start off, both 2006 Ford Fiesta and 2006 Skoda Fabia were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Fiesta (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2006 Skoda Fabia. (54 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2006 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 145 kg more than 2006 Skoda Fabia. 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 Ford Fiesta (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Skoda Fabia. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Fiesta | 2006 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Fiesta | Fabia |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
