2003 Ford Taurus vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 605 kg more than 2003 Ford Taurus.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Ford Taurus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Taurus. (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Taurus. 2003 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2006 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Ford Taurus | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Taurus | Defender |
Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 244 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1477 kg | 2082 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |