2004 Ford Taurus vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 617 kg more than 2004 Ford Taurus.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Taurus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Defender (301 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Taurus. (250 Nm). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Taurus | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Taurus | Defender |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2495 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 89 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2117 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 93 L |
