2006 Ford Focus vs. 2004 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2006 Ford Focus is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Avalon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Avalon would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Avalon (210 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 165 kg more than 2004 Toyota Avalon.
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, 2004 Toyota Avalon (279 Nm) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (181 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Focus | 2004 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Focus | Avalon |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |
