2006 Ford Focus vs. 2006 Jaguar XKR
To start off, both 2006 Ford Focus and 2006 Jaguar XKR were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jaguar XKR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jaguar XKR (390 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 1008 kg more than 2006 Jaguar XKR.
Because 2006 Jaguar XKR 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 Jaguar XKR. 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 Jaguar XKR (541 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Focus | 2006 Jaguar XKR | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Focus | XKR |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 541 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90.3 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1848 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 75 L |