2004 Ford E-250 vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford E-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford E-250 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford E-250 weights approximately 315 kg more than 2007 Land Rover Defender. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Ford E-250 (389 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm). This means 2004 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford E-250 | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | E-250 | Defender |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2370 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 75 L |
