2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 1996 Mitsubishi FTO
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mitsubishi FTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mitsubishi FTO would be higher. At 2,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mitsubishi FTO (195 HP) has 75 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mitsubishi FTO should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Mitsubishi FTO. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mitsubishi FTO. (202 Nm). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mitsubishi FTO. 1996 Mitsubishi FTO has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Mitsubishi FTO will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 1996 Mitsubishi FTO | |
Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
Model | Defender | FTO |
Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 195 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 202 Nm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 144 km/hour | 226 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1300 mm |