2003 Ford Explorer vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Explorer would be higher. At 3,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 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 108 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Ford Explorer (305 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Explorer | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Explorer | Defender |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3994 cc | 2498 cc |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 305 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 2058 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2890 mm |