2006 Ford Focus vs. 2006 Jeep Liberty
To start off, both 2006 Ford Focus and 2006 Jeep Liberty were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 722 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 Liberty 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 Liberty 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 Liberty (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (155 Nm @ 4150 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Liberty 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 Liberty | |
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | Focus | Liberty |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1872 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1830 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 78 L |
