2006 Ford Focus vs. 2007 Peugeot 206
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 206 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 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Focus (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 206. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 200 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 206. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Peugeot 206 (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 206 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Focus | 2007 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Focus | 206 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1410 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 73.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
