2006 Ford Focus vs. 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, both 2006 Ford Focus and 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,734 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara (171 HP @ 3300 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara (231 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (215 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Focus | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 2734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 66 L |
