2007 Ford Focus vs. 2006 Kia Picanto
To start off, 2007 Ford Focus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Kia Picanto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Kia Picanto would be higher. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Focus (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2006 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Picanto weights approximately 693 kg more than 2007 Ford Focus.
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, 2007 Ford Focus (216 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Picanto. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Picanto. 2006 Kia Picanto has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Kia Picanto will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Focus | 2006 Kia Picanto | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Focus | Picanto |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1311 kg | 2004 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 35 L |
