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 5,661 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (140 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 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 364 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 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 (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Focus. (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Focus. 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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 | 1999 cc | 5661 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 96 L |