2008 Ford Focus vs. 2007 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2008 Ford Focus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover LR3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover LR3 would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (216 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 948 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 2007 Land Rover LR3 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, 2007 Land Rover LR3 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, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus. 2007 Land Rover LR3 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. 2007 Land Rover LR3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Focus | 2007 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Focus | LR3 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 86 L |
