2005 Ford Focus vs. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover 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 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (306 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2005 Ford Focus. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 860 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 Range Rover 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 Range Rover 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 Range Rover (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Focus. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Focus | 2009 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Focus | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1216 kg | 2076 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 104 L |
