2001 Ford F-650 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 Ford F-650. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford F-650 would be higher. At 7,300 cc, 2001 Ford F-650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Defender (180 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2001 Ford F-650. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford F-650. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 332 kg more than 2001 Ford F-650. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Ford F-650. 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 Ford F-650 (1,166 Nm) has 846 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (320 Nm). This means 2001 Ford F-650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender. 2001 Ford F-650 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. 2001 Ford F-650 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Ford F-650 2005 Land Rover Defender
Make Ford Land Rover
Model F-650 Defender
Year Released 2001 2005
Body Type Pickup SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7300 cc 3947 cc
Horse Power 128 HP 180 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4750 RPM
Torque 1166 Nm 320 Nm
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1298 kg 1630 kg
Wheelbase Size 4930 mm 2370 mm


 

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