2006 Ford Focus vs. 2006 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, both 2006 Ford Focus and 2006 Jeep Cherokee were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,699 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jeep Cherokee (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (151 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 811 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.
Because 2006 Jeep Cherokee 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 Jeep Cherokee 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 Jeep Cherokee (307 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Focus | 2006 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | Focus | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 3699 cc |
| Horse Power | 151 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 2031 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 78 L |
