2006 Ford Focus vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Ford Focus is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 561 kg more than 2006 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Focus | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Focus | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1454 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 87 L |
