2006 Ford Focus vs. 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, both 2006 Ford Focus and 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (385 HP) has 248 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (137 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Focus weights approximately 315 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
Because 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (550 Nm) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (180 Nm). This means 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Focus | 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Focus | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 4197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 385 HP |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 88 L |
