2006 Ford Focus vs. 2006 Honda S2000
To start off, both 2006 Ford Focus and 2006 Honda S2000 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,522 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (222 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 72 kg more than 2006 Honda S2000.
Because 2006 Honda S2000 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Honda S2000. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Focus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 @ 1600 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Focus | 2006 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Focus | S2000 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2522 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 222 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 236 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |