2006 Ford Focus ZX5 SES vs. 2006 Ford Focus 2.0 16V Trend Automatic
To start off, both 2006 Ford Focus ZX5 SES and 2006 Ford Focus 2.0 16V Trend Automatic were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Focus 2.0 16V Trend Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Focus ZX5 SES (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus 2.0 16V Trend Automatic. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Focus ZX5 SES should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus 2.0 16V Trend Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus ZX5 SES weights approximately 502 kg more than 2006 Ford Focus 2.0 16V Trend Automatic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 ZX5 SES (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus 2.0 16V Trend Automatic. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Focus ZX5 SES will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus 2.0 16V Trend Automatic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Focus ZX5 SES | 2006 Ford Focus 2.0 16V Trend Automatic | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Focus | Focus |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1213 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 55 L |
