2006 Ford Focus vs. 2011 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2011 Opel Corsa is newer by 5 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 (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2011 Opel Corsa. (88 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2011 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Opel Corsa weights approximately 80 kg more than 2006 Ford Focus.
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, 2006 Ford Focus (155 Nm @ 4150 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Opel Corsa. (112 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Focus | 2011 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Focus | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4150 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 12 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1830 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
