2006 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 2006 Ford Focus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Mark II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Mark II would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Mark II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Mark II (156 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (113 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Mark II should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Mark II weights approximately 98 kg more than 2006 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota Mark II 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 Toyota Mark II 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 (250 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Mark II. (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Mark II. 2005 Toyota Mark II 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 Toyota Mark II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Focus | 2005 Toyota Mark II | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Focus | Mark II |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |