2002 Ford Ka vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Ka. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Ka would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 981 kg more than 2002 Ford Ka.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Ford Ka. 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, 2008 Land Rover Defender (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Ka. (175 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Ka | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Ka | Defender |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2495 cc |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1136 kg | 2117 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 93 L |
