2006 Ford Focus vs. 2006 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, both 2006 Ford Focus and 2006 Porsche Carrera GT were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 468 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 1476 kg more than 2006 Porsche Carrera GT.
Because 2006 Porsche Carrera GT 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 Porsche Carrera GT. 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 Porsche Carrera GT (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Focus | 2006 Porsche Carrera GT | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Focus | Carrera GT |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 604 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 590 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 98.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 17.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 92 L |