2007 Ford Focus vs. 2006 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2007 Ford Focus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover (305 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 2007 Ford Focus. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 224 kg more than 2007 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover 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 (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Focus. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Focus. 2006 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Focus | 2006 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Focus | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1387 cc | 4392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 104 L |
