2009 Ford Focus vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, both 2009 Ford Focus and 2009 Land Rover Defender were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1513 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 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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 Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Focus. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Focus | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Focus | Defender |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 24.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |