2006 Ford Focus vs. 2006 Smart ForTwo
To start off, both 2006 Ford Focus and 2006 Smart ForTwo were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,981 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Focus (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 1891 kg more than 2006 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Smart ForTwo 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 Smart ForTwo. 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 Ford Focus (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Focus | 2006 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | Focus | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1981 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 66.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 67 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 33 L |