2000 Ford Equator vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Equator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Equator would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Equator (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Equator should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Equator. (160 Nm). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Equator. 2000 Ford Equator has automatic transmission and 2006 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Equator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Equator | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Equator | Defender |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1787 cc | 2495 cc |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Wheelbase Size | 3260 mm | 2370 mm |
