2006 Ford Focus vs. 2000 Seat Salsa
To start off, 2006 Ford Focus is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Seat Salsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Seat Salsa would be higher. At 2,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Seat Salsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Seat Salsa (247 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Salsa should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 1292 kg more than 2000 Seat Salsa.
Because 2000 Seat Salsa is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Seat Salsa will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Seat Salsa (302 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Seat Salsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Focus | 2000 Seat Salsa | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Focus | Salsa |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 2791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2862 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 55 L |
