2006 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2006 Ford Focus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 112 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (240 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus. 2005 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Focus | 2005 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Focus | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1208 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 106 L |
