2006 Ford Focus vs. 2011 Tata Safari
To start off, 2011 Tata Safari 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Tata Safari (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tata Safari weights approximately 205 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 2011 Tata Safari 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, 2011 Tata Safari 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, 2011 Tata Safari (320 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Focus | 2011 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | Focus | Safari |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 16.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |
