2006 Ford Focus vs. 2006 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, both 2006 Ford Focus and 2006 Toyota Tacoma were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,701 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 97 kg more than 2006 Toyota Tacoma.
Because 2006 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Tacoma will offer significantly more control. 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 Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (155 Nm @ 4150 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Focus | 2006 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Focus | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4150 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 79 L |
