2006 Ford Focus vs. 2006 Ford F-150
To start off, both 2006 Ford Focus and 2006 Ford F-150 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-150 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-150 weights approximately 502 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 2006 Ford F-150 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, 2006 Ford F-150 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 F-150 (496 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Focus | 2006 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Focus | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 496 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1213 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 98 L |
