1998 Ford Focus vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Focus would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Focus (129 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 285 kg more than 1998 Ford Focus.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Focus. (183 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Focus | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Focus | Defender |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |
