2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2009 Lincoln MKS
To start off, 2009 Lincoln MKS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 3,724 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Lincoln MKS is equipped with a bigger engine.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Lincoln MKS (366 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln MKS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender. 2009 Lincoln MKS has automatic transmission and 2005 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Lincoln MKS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Defender | 2009 Lincoln MKS | |
| Make | Land Rover | Lincoln |
| Model | Defender | MKS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 3724 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 273 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |
