2006 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, 2006 Ford Focus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander would be higher. At 2,343 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 1386 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander (220 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (180 Nm). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Focus | 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Focus | Outlander |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1981 cc | 2343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 100 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 59 L |
