2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2011 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2011 Ford Taurus is newer by 4 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), 2011 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Taurus (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 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 74 kg more than 2011 Ford Taurus.
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, 2011 Ford Taurus (474 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender. 2011 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. 2011 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Defender | 2011 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Land Rover | Ford |
| Model | Defender | Taurus |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1981 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1935 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2868 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |
