2008 Ford Focus vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 4 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 4,367 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (311 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (212 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus.
Because 2012 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, 2012 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (700 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Focus | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Focus | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1987 cc | 4367 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 232 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.7 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2891 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 104 L |
