2006 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Nissan Primera
To start off, 2006 Ford Focus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Primera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Primera would be higher. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Primera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 137 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 242 kg more than 2005 Nissan Primera.
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, 2005 Nissan Primera (311 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Primera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Focus | 2005 Nissan Primera | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Focus | Primera |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 94 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1473 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 62 L |