1999 Ferrari F399 vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender

To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ferrari F399. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ferrari F399 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari F399 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1452 kg more than 1999 Ferrari F399.

Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Ferrari F399. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1999 Ferrari F399 (373 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm). This means 1999 Ferrari F399 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender. 1999 Ferrari F399 has automatic transmission and 2005 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Ferrari F399 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Ferrari F399 2005 Land Rover Defender
Make Ferrari Land Rover
Model F399 Defender
Year Released 1999 2005
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 2997 cc 2498 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 750 HP 0 HP
Torque 373 Nm 300 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 1 seats 9 seats
Vehicle Weight 606 kg 2058 kg
Wheelbase Size 3010 mm 2890 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 110 L 75 L


 

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