2005 Ford Focus vs. 2009 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 4 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 3,191 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2005 Ford Focus. (153 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1323 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 2009 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2009 Land Rover Freelander 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 Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Focus | 2009 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Focus | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3191 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
