2005 Rover 75 vs. 2005 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2005 Rover 75 and 2005 Ford Focus were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Rover 75 (175 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2005 Ford Focus. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rover 75 weights approximately 360 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, 2005 Rover 75 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Focus. 2005 Ford Focus has automatic transmission and 2005 Rover 75 has manual transmission. 2005 Rover 75 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Focus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Rover 75 | 2005 Ford Focus | |
Make | Rover | Ford |
Model | 75 | Focus |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |