2008 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2008 Ford Focus is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (175 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1258 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 2005 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2005 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, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (390 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Focus | 2005 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Focus | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2926 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 13.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 2500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 100 L |
