2008 Ford Maverick vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Ford Maverick is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Maverick (194 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Maverick. (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Maverick. 2008 Ford Maverick has automatic transmission and 2006 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Maverick will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford Maverick | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Maverick | Defender |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 17.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 93 L |