1998 Ford Focus vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 12 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1998 Ford Focus. (129 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Focus.
Because 2010 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2010 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (420 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Focus. (183 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Focus. 2010 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 1998 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 1998 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Focus | 2010 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Focus | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.6 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2670 mm |
