2008 Ford Focus vs. 2006 Hyundai Atos
To start off, 2008 Ford Focus is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Hyundai Atos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Hyundai Atos would be higher. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Focus (90 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Atos. (60 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Atos weights approximately 88 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Ford Focus (215 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Atos. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Atos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Focus | 2006 Hyundai Atos | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Focus | Atos |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1084 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 35 L |
