2003 Ford Explorer vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 7 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Explorer (236 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 626 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 (382 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Land Rover Defender. 2003 Ford Explorer has automatic transmission and 2010 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2010 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Explorer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Ford Explorer | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Explorer | Defender |
Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 236 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 382 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 94.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2082 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2370 mm |