2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2010 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2010 Ford Taurus 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 (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Taurus (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (121 HP @ 1950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 296 kg more than 2010 Ford Taurus.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Taurus. 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 Taurus (337 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender. 2010 Ford Taurus 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 Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 2010 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Land Rover | Ford |
Model | Defender | Taurus |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 121 HP | 263 HP |
Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 337 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1821 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5154 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1935 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2868 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 72 L |