2008 Ford F-450 vs. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford F-450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford F-450 would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (390 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2008 Ford F-450. (350 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford F-450.
Because 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford F-450. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2008 Ford F-450 (881 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. (556 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford F-450 has manual transmission. 2008 Ford F-450 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford F-450 | 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | F-450 | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6400 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 881 Nm | 556 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 6670 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4390 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 88 L |