2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2012 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2012 Ford Expedition is newer by 6 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1113 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Expedition. 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, 2012 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender. 2012 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2006 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 2012 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Land Rover | Ford |
Model | Defender | Expedition |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 5400 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 310 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 2517 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3023 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 106 L |