2006 Ford Focus vs. 2012 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2012 Nissan Titan 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (113 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Titan weights approximately 992 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 Titan 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 Titan 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 Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (250 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus. 2012 Nissan Titan 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 Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Focus | 2012 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Focus | Titan |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1752 cc | 5551 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1311 kg | 2303 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 4060 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 140 L |