2006 Ford Expedition vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Ford Expedition is newer by 1 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 343 kg more than 2006 Ford Expedition.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Expedition. 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, 2006 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender. 2006 Ford Expedition 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. 2006 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Expedition | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Expedition | Defender |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2498 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 495 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 105.9 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 2058 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 75 L |