2006 Ford Focus vs. 2012 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2012 Toyota Aygo 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 1,388 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Focus (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Aygo. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Aygo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 311 kg more than 2012 Toyota Aygo. 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 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Aygo. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Aygo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Focus | 2012 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Focus | Aygo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.2 seconds | 14.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1615 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 35 L |
