2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2010 Ford Edge
To start off, 2010 Ford Edge is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 3,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Edge (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Edge weights approximately 315 kg more than 2007 Land Rover Defender. 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 2010 Ford Edge. 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, 2010 Ford Edge (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender. 2010 Ford Edge 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. 2010 Ford Edge will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Land Rover Defender | 2010 Ford Edge | |
Make | Land Rover | Ford |
Model | Defender | Edge |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 2370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 2093 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3505 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 132 L |