1994 Land Rover Defender vs. 2012 Ford Flex
To start off, 2012 Ford Flex is newer by 18 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Flex is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Flex (262 HP) has 80 more horse power than 1994 Land Rover Defender. (182 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Flex should accelerate faster than 1994 Land Rover Defender.
Because 1994 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Flex. 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, 2012 Ford Flex (336 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Land Rover Defender. (312 Nm). This means 2012 Ford Flex will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Land Rover Defender. 2012 Ford Flex 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. 2012 Ford Flex will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Land Rover Defender | 2012 Ford Flex | |
Make | Land Rover | Ford |
Model | Defender | Flex |
Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2501 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 262 HP |
Torque | 312 Nm | 336 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5126 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1928 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1727 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2995 mm |