2006 Ford Focus vs. 2006 Nissan Frontier
To start off, both 2006 Ford Focus and 2006 Nissan Frontier were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Frontier (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 175 kg more than 2006 Nissan Frontier.
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 Nissan Frontier (386 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Focus | 2006 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Focus | Frontier |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 386 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 80 L |