only the focus 1.6L has a manual tranny... the 1.8L & 2.0L variants only have an auto tranny with a manual shifter.

if you are single, it is a toss up between the focus & pajero. the focus will give you a few years worth of hassle free maintenance (since it is brand new). although the pajero is quiet reliable... you have to remember that it is still a 6 year old vehicle and it'll all depend on how the first owner maintained it in the first place.