2006 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 459 kg more than 2006 Ford Focus.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander 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 Freelander 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 Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (215 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander 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 Freelander | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Focus | Freelander |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 215 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1311 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 68 L |