2004 Ford Expedition vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Expedition (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 214 kg more than 2004 Ford Expedition.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Expedition. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2004 Ford Expedition (475 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Land Rover Defender. 2004 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2011 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2011 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Expedition | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Expedition | Defender |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2494 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 75 L |
