2001 Ferrari F550 vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ferrari F550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ferrari F550 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Ferrari F550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari F550 (485 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 365 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari F550 should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 427 kg more than 2001 Ferrari F550.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Ferrari F550. 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, 2001 Ferrari F550 (570 Nm) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm). This means 2001 Ferrari F550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ferrari F550 | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Ferrari | Land Rover |
Model | F550 | Defender |
Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 485 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 300 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 19.5:1 |
Top Speed | 299 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3230 mm |