2006 Ford Focus vs. 2006 TVR Tuscan
To start off, both 2006 Ford Focus and 2006 TVR Tuscan were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 TVR Tuscan (355 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 192 kg more than 2006 TVR Tuscan.
Because 2006 TVR Tuscan is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 TVR Tuscan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Focus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 TVR Tuscan (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (166 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Focus | 2006 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | Focus | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 65 L |
