1997 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2013 Ford Focus
To start off, 2013 Ford Focus is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,378 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser (176 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2013 Ford Focus. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 636 kg more than 2013 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser (303 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Focus. (198 Nm @ 4450 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Focus. 2013 Ford Focus has automatic transmission and 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford Focus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2013 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Focus |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3378 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 303 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4450 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4534 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2649 mm |
