2008 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Rover 75
To start off, both 2008 Ford Focus and 2008 Rover 75 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc, 2008 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Rover 75 weights approximately 163 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Rover 75 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (215 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2008 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Focus | 2008 Rover 75 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Focus | 75 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 2497 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 215 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.1 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 65 L |