2005 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser 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. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (164 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2005 Ford Focus. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 640 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 2008 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, 2008 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, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (410 Nm) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus. (174 Nm). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Focus | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1986 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 410 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 87 L |