1994 Ford Scorpio vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Scorpio would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Scorpio (134 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Scorpio 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 1218 kg more than 1994 Ford Scorpio.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Ford Scorpio. 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 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Scorpio. (175 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Scorpio | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Scorpio | Defender |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
