2006 Ford Focus vs. 2003 Honda Mobilio
To start off, 2006 Ford Focus is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Mobilio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Mobilio would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Focus (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 162 kg more than 2003 Honda Mobilio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford Focus (166 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Focus | 2003 Honda Mobilio | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Focus | Mobilio |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1750 mm |
