2004 Ford Focus vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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 2,718 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (128 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1431 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 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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 Discovery 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 Discovery (440 Nm) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (174 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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 Discovery | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Focus | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 2718 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1277 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 82 L |
