2006 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, 2006 Ford Focus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Suzuki Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Suzuki Vitara 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 38 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Vitara. (96 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 464 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Suzuki Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki Vitara will offer significantly more control. 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 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Vitara. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Focus | 2005 Suzuki Vitara | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Focus | Vitara |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1454 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2490 mm |
