2002 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Focus would be higher. At 4,477 cc, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (221 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2002 Ford Focus. (170 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1074 kg more than 2002 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Focus. (197 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Focus | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Focus | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 4477 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1256 kg | 2330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 141 L |