2009 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2010 Ford Focus
To start off, 2010 Ford Focus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover LR3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover LR3 would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR3 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2010 Ford Focus. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Focus.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR3 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 LR3 (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Focus. (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Focus. 2009 Land Rover LR3 has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2010 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover LR3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover LR3 | 2010 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Land Rover | Ford |
| Model | LR3 | Focus |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
