2008 Ford Focus vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Focus would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Focus (222 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1326 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (320 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus. 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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. 2009 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford Focus | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Focus | Discovery |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2522 cc | 2720 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 222 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.2 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 13.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 2718 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 82 L |