2006 Ford Focus vs. 2006 Hyundai Elantra
To start off, both 2006 Ford Focus and 2006 Hyundai Elantra were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Elantra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Elantra (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (113 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Elantra should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Elantra weights approximately 88 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.
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 (250 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Elantra. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Elantra.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Focus | 2006 Hyundai Elantra | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | Focus | Elantra |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 55 L |