2008 Ford Fusion vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Ford Fusion is newer by 1 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 2,498 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 948 kg more than 2008 Ford Fusion.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Fusion. 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fusion. (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Fusion | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Fusion | Defender |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2261 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 212 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 75 L |