2006 Jeep Liberty vs. 2005 Ford Focus
To start off, 2006 Jeep Liberty is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Focus would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2005 Ford Focus. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 818 kg more than 2005 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Jeep Liberty is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Liberty 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, 2006 Jeep Liberty (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Jeep Liberty | 2005 Ford Focus | |
Make | Jeep | Ford |
Model | Liberty | Focus |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2031 kg | 1213 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 55 L |