2005 Ford Focus vs. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Ford Focus is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2005 Ford Focus. (136 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 602 kg more than 2005 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus. (171 Nm). This means 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Focus | 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Focus | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 171 Nm | 343 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2370 mm |