2006 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2006 Ford Focus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Peugeot 307. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Peugeot 307 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Peugeot 307 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Focus (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Peugeot 307. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2005 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 93 kg more than 2006 Ford Focus.
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 (215 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Peugeot 307. (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Focus | 2005 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Focus | 307 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 17.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1311 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
