2006 Ford Focus vs. 2006 Mitsubishi L 200
To start off, both 2006 Ford Focus and 2006 Mitsubishi L 200 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mitsubishi L 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi L 200 (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi L 200 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mitsubishi L 200 weights approximately 640 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 Mitsubishi L 200 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 Mitsubishi L 200 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Focus | 2006 Mitsubishi L 200 | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Focus | L 200 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 147 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |
