2006 Nissan Quest vs. 2005 Ford Focus
To start off, 2006 Nissan Quest 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 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Quest (240 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2005 Ford Focus. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Quest weights approximately 1103 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.
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 Nissan Quest (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Nissan Quest | 2005 Ford Focus | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | Quest | Focus |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3507 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2316 kg | 1213 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 55 L |