2009 Ford Focus vs. 1971 Land Rover Serie II
To start off, 2009 Ford Focus is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Land Rover Serie II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Focus (113 HP) has 46 more horse power than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Land Rover Serie II weights approximately 138 kg more than 2009 Ford Focus.
Because 1971 Land Rover Serie II 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, 1971 Land Rover Serie II 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 Ford Focus (250 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (158 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Land Rover Serie II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Focus | 1971 Land Rover Serie II | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Focus | Serie II |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1751 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2780 mm |
