2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2009 Ford Focus
To start off, 2009 Ford Focus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Freelander (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 595 kg more than 2009 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Freelander 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 Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Focus. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Freelander | 2009 Ford Focus | |
Make | Land Rover | Ford |
Model | Freelander | Focus |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3192 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 317 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 81.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |