2006 Ford Focus vs. 2012 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2012 Nissan Navara 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Navara weights approximately 580 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 2012 Nissan Navara 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, 2012 Nissan Navara 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, 2012 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (155 Nm @ 4150 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus. 2012 Nissan Navara 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. 2012 Nissan Navara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Focus | 2012 Nissan Navara | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Focus | Navara |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4150 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 2032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 80 L |