2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2010 Ford Ka
To start off, 2010 Ford Ka is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Ka. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 2010 Ford Ka | |
Make | Land Rover | Ford |
Model | Defender | Ka |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1297 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 68 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 74.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 40 L |