2006 Ford Five Hundred 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 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2007 Ford Focus. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 1473 kg more than 2007 Ford Focus. 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, 2007 Ford Focus (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. 2006 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Ford Five Hundred 2007 Ford Focus
Make Ford Ford
Model Five Hundred Focus
Year Released 2006 2007
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2983 cc 1997 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 203 HP 134 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 281 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 2000 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2856 kg 1383 kg
Vehicle Length 5100 mm 4490 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 2000 mm
Vehicle Height 1570 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2870 mm 2650 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.8 L/100km 5.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 55 L


 

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