2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2007 Ford Focus
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Focus would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 2007 Ford Focus. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1339 kg more than 2007 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Focus. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2007 Ford Focus | |
Make | Land Rover | Ford |
Model | Range Rover Sport | Focus |
Year Released | 2011 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 375 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 508 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2489 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4783 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1933 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1788 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2743 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 55 L |