2006 Ford Focus vs. 2006 Peugeot 206
To start off, both 2006 Ford Focus and 2006 Peugeot 206 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Focus (113 HP) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Peugeot 206. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2006 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 184 kg more than 2006 Peugeot 206. 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 Ford Focus (251 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Peugeot 206. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Focus | 2006 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Focus | 206 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 78.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1272 kg | 1088 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
