2007 Ford Ka vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Ford Ka is newer by 1 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 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ka. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 264 kg more than 2007 Ford Ka. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 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 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ka. (136 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Ka | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Ka | Defender |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1136 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 75 L |
