2006 Ford Focus vs. 2006 Honda Element
To start off, both 2006 Ford Focus and 2006 Honda Element were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Element (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 145 kg more than 2006 Honda Element.
Because 2006 Honda Element 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 Honda Element 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 Honda Element (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Focus | 2006 Honda Element | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Focus | Element |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1982 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 16.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 60 L |
