2009 Ford Focus vs. 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, both 2009 Ford Focus and 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Focus weights approximately 122 kg more than 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Focus. (155 Nm @ 4150 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Focus | 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Focus | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4150 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 21.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 180 L |
