2005 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Rover 75
To start off, 2008 Rover 75 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Focus would be higher. Both 2005 Ford Focus and 2008 Rover 75 are equipped with a 1,796 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Rover 75 (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2005 Ford Focus. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Rover 75 weights approximately 114 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Rover 75 (215 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus. (166 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Focus | 2008 Rover 75 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Focus | 75 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 65 L |