2006 Ford Focus vs. 2006 Suzuki Swift
To start off, both 2006 Ford Focus and 2006 Suzuki Swift were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Suzuki Swift (91 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Suzuki Swift should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 266 kg more than 2006 Suzuki Swift.
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 Ford Focus (215 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Suzuki Swift. (116 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Suzuki Swift.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Focus | 2006 Suzuki Swift | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Focus | Swift |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 69.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 11 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1311 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
