2004 Ford Focus vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 5 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Focus (128 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 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 1431 kg more than 2004 Ford Focus.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 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) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (174 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Focus | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Focus | Defender |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1388 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 360 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1277 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 75 L |