2004 Ford Focus vs. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 7 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 375 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1234 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 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 446 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (178 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Focus | 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Focus | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 2590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2743 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.2 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 88 L |
