2006 Ford Focus vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 364 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche 911 weights approximately 425 kg more than 2006 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 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, 2010 Porsche 911 (650 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 470 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Focus | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Focus | 911 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1982 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 650 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4478 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 67 L |