2006 Ford Focus vs. 2006 Suzuki Forenza
To start off, both 2006 Ford Focus and 2006 Suzuki Forenza were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Suzuki Forenza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Suzuki Forenza (127 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Suzuki Forenza should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 85 kg more than 2006 Suzuki Forenza.
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 Suzuki Forenza (178 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Suzuki Forenza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Focus | 2006 Suzuki Forenza | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Focus | Forenza |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1387 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |