2006 Ford Focus vs. 2004 Vauxhall Tigra
To start off, 2006 Ford Focus is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Vauxhall Tigra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Vauxhall Tigra would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Focus (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2004 Vauxhall Tigra. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2004 Vauxhall Tigra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 304 kg more than 2004 Vauxhall Tigra. 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 Focus (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Vauxhall Tigra. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Vauxhall Tigra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Focus | 2004 Vauxhall Tigra | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | Focus | Tigra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1363 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1454 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1370 mm |
