2006 Ford Focus vs. 2012 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2012 Fiat Panda is newer by 6 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 1,981 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Focus (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 1731 kg more than 2012 Fiat Panda. 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, 2006 Ford Focus (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Focus | 2012 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Ford | Fiat |
| Model | Focus | Panda |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1981 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 70.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 30 L |
