2001 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 89 kg more than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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 Ford Crown Victoria (367 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Crown Victoria | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Defender |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2495 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.3 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1781 kg | 1870 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 93 L |
