2008 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, both 2008 Ford Focus and 2008 Land Rover Defender were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 582 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender 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, 2008 Land Rover Defender 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, 2008 Land Rover Defender (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (200 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Focus | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Focus | Defender |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 2495 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 17.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1288 kg | 1870 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 93 L |
