1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial (158 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (121 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1382 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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.
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1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Ferrari | Land Rover |
Model | 500 Mondial | Defender |
Year Released | 1953 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 2117 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3230 mm |