2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2013 Lincoln MKT
To start off, 2013 Lincoln MKT is newer by 8 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Lincoln MKT is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lincoln MKT weights approximately 75 kg more than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Lincoln MKT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2013 Lincoln MKT (376 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2013 Lincoln MKT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender. 2013 Lincoln MKT 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. 2013 Lincoln MKT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Defender | 2013 Lincoln MKT | |
Make | Land Rover | Lincoln |
Model | Defender | MKT |
Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 3700 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 301 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 2133 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2995 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |