2006 Ford Focus vs. 2006 Toyota Camry
To start off, both 2006 Ford Focus and 2006 Toyota Camry were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Camry (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Camry weights approximately 205 kg more than 2006 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Toyota Camry (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (155 Nm @ 4150 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus. 2006 Toyota Camry has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Toyota Camry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Focus | 2006 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Focus | Camry |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
