2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2003 Ford Lynx
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Lynx. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Lynx would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 945 kg more than 2003 Ford Lynx.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Ford Lynx. 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 @ 1950 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Lynx. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Lynx. 2003 Ford Lynx 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. 2003 Ford Lynx will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 2003 Ford Lynx | |
Make | Land Rover | Ford |
Model | Defender | Lynx |
Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2620 mm |