2006 Ford Focus vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 3 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Focus (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 993 kg more than 2006 Ford Focus.
Because 2009 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, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 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 | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Focus | Defender |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 24.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 60 L |
