2006 Ford Focus vs. 2007 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2007 Toyota Aygo 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 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Aygo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Focus (79 HP) has 26 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Aygo. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Aygo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 260 kg more than 2007 Toyota Aygo. 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, 2007 Toyota Aygo (132 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Aygo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Focus | 2007 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Focus | Aygo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1387 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.2 seconds | 15.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1615 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 4.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 35 L |
