2006 Ford Focus vs. 2006 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 2006 Ford Focus and 2006 Toyota Yaris were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,388 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Focus (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Yaris. (69 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 196 kg more than 2006 Toyota Yaris. 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 Ford Focus (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Yaris. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Focus | 2006 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Focus | Yaris |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1388 cc | 996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.5 seconds | 15.7 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 | 1176 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 42 L |