1993 Ford Focus vs. 2012 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Focus would be higher. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1993 Ford Focus. (227 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Focus.
Because 2012 Land Rover LR2 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR2 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Focus. (305 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Focus. 2012 Land Rover LR2 has automatic transmission and 1993 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 1993 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Focus | 2012 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Focus | LR2 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4496 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1908 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1740 mm |
