2004 Ford Thunderbird 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 Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 3,932 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Thunderbird (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 534 kg more than 2004 Ford Thunderbird.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Thunderbird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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 Thunderbird (369 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Thunderbird | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Thunderbird | Defender |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3932 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 369 Nm | 300 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 19.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 2286 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 16.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |