2006 Ford Focus vs. 2006 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, both 2006 Ford Focus and 2006 SsangYong Kyron were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 SsangYong Kyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 SsangYong Kyron (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 SsangYong Kyron should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 933 kg more than 2006 SsangYong Kyron.
Because 2006 SsangYong Kyron 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 SsangYong Kyron. 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 SsangYong Kyron (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 SsangYong Kyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Focus | 2006 SsangYong Kyron | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Focus | Kyron |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1981 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85.6 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 75 L |