1997 Ford Falcon vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 408 kg more than 1997 Ford Falcon.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 1997 Ford Falcon (515 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Falcon | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Falcon | Defender |
Year Released | 1997 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 2495 cc |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 515 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1674 kg | 2082 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 75 L |