2007 Ford Focus vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Focus would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 2007 Ford Focus. (113 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1178 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 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Focus. (251 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Focus. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Ford Focus | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Focus | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1311 kg | 2489 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4783 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1933 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1788 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2743 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 88 L |