2008 Ford Focus vs. 2006 Kia Picanto
To start off, 2008 Ford Focus is newer by 2 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 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Focus (114 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2006 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 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 118 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 (250 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Picanto. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Focus | 2006 Kia Picanto | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Focus | Picanto |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 35 L |
