2004 Ford Focus vs. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Focus would be higher. At 4,393 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover (305 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 730 kg more than 2004 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Focus | 2007 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Focus | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 4393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1387 kg | 2117 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 104 L |
