2004 Ford E-350 vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford E-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford E-350 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 220 kg more than 2004 Ford E-350.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Ford E-350 (475 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm). This means 2004 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford E-350 | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | E-350 | Defender |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2488 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 60 L |
