2006 Ford Focus vs. 2006 Hyundai Atos
To start off, both 2006 Ford Focus and 2006 Hyundai Atos were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Focus (113 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Atos. (58 HP @ 5450 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 387 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Atos. 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 (251 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Atos. (83 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Atos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Focus | 2006 Hyundai Atos | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Focus | Atos |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5450 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 141 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 15.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1272 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 35 L |
