2001 Ford Urban Explorer vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Urban Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Urban Explorer would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Urban Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 286 kg more than 2001 Ford Urban Explorer.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Urban Explorer (380 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm). This means 2001 Ford Urban Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Urban Explorer | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Urban Explorer | Defender |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 75 L |
