1994 Land Rover Defender vs. 2006 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2006 Ford Mondeo is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,501 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Land Rover Defender (182 HP) has 69 more horse power than 2006 Ford Mondeo. (113 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Mondeo.
Because 1994 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1994 Land Rover Defender (312 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Mondeo. (280 Nm). This means 1994 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Mondeo. 2006 Ford Mondeo has automatic transmission and 1994 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 1994 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Mondeo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Land Rover Defender | 2006 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Land Rover | Ford |
| Model | Defender | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 113 HP |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2760 mm |
