1974 Ford Fairlane vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Fairlane (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1256 kg more than 1974 Ford Fairlane.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Ford Fairlane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Fairlane. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ford Fairlane | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Fairlane | Defender |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2370 mm |
