2006 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Focus would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 755 kg more than 2006 Ford Focus.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender 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, 2008 Land Rover Defender 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, 2008 Land Rover Defender (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (250 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Focus | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Focus | Defender |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 19.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 93 L |