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 348 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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (320 Nm @ 2000 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 | 1997 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1422 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 68 L |