2002 Ford Explorer vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Explorer would be higher. At 4,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 48 kg more than 2002 Ford 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, 2002 Ford Explorer (390 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Explorer | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Explorer | Defender |
Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4947 cc | 2498 cc |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 390 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 2058 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2890 mm |