2000 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Focus would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 610 kg more than 2000 Ford Focus.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Focus. (202 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Focus | 2008 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Focus | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 202 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 68 L |
