2008 Ford Focus vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Ford Focus is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,986 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (148 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (90 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 584 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (215 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Focus | 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Focus | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 18.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.1 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1946 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 87 L |