2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2005 Ford Lynx
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Lynx. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Lynx would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (121 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2005 Ford Lynx. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Lynx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1007 kg more than 2005 Ford Lynx. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 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 2005 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 2005 Ford Lynx. 2005 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. 2005 Ford Lynx will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Defender | 2005 Ford Lynx | |
| Make | Land Rover | Ford |
| Model | Defender | Lynx |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2620 mm |
