2002 Ford Focus vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 7 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Focus (131 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1476 kg more than 2002 Ford Focus.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Focus. (170 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Focus | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Focus | Defender |
Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 17.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1232 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2000 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 24.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 75 L |