2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2007 Ford Mondeo
To start off, both 2007 Land Rover Defender and 2007 Ford Mondeo were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,401 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 860 kg more than 2007 Ford Mondeo.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Mondeo. 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. 2007 Ford Mondeo 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. 2007 Ford Mondeo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Defender | 2007 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Land Rover | Ford |
| Model | Defender | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2401 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 143 HP |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2229 kg | 1369 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 59 L |
