2001 Ford Focus vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Focus would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (246 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2001 Ford Focus. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 650 kg more than 2001 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2001 Ford Focus (386 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (380 Nm). This means 2001 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2001 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2001 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Focus | 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Focus | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 246 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 386 Nm | 380 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2800 mm |