1993 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ferrari 512 TR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ferrari 512 TR would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR 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 1138 kg more than 1993 Ferrari 512 TR.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Ferrari 512 TR. 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, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ferrari 512 TR | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Ferrari | Land Rover |
| Model | 512 TR | Defender |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 2402 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2800 mm |
