2006 Ford Focus vs. 2007 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2007 Jeep Liberty is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Focus would be higher. At 3,699 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (113 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus.
Because 2007 Jeep Liberty 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, 2007 Jeep Liberty 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, 2007 Jeep Liberty (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (250 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus. 2007 Jeep Liberty 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. 2007 Jeep Liberty will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Focus | 2007 Jeep Liberty | |
Make | Ford | Jeep |
Model | Focus | Liberty |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 3699 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 319 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 78 L |