2006 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2008 Nissan Titan is newer by 2 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 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Titan (318 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (113 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus.
Because 2008 Nissan Titan 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, 2008 Nissan Titan 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, 2008 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (251 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus. 2008 Nissan Titan 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. 2008 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Focus | 2008 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Focus | Titan |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 5552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 318 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3560 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 106 L |