1990 Ford Corsair vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 2,498 cc, 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 928 kg more than 1990 Ford Corsair.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Ford Corsair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Corsair. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Corsair | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Corsair | Defender |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1974 cc | 2498 cc |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 2058 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2890 mm |
