2003 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2013 Ford Focus
To start off, 2013 Ford Focus is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 88 more horse power than 2013 Ford Focus. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 579 kg more than 2013 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 2013 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, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (380 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Focus. (198 Nm @ 4450 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Focus. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2013 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2013 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.
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2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2013 Ford Focus | |
Make | Toyota | Ford |
Model | Land Cruiser | Focus |
Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 246 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4450 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1321 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4534 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1466 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 47 L |