2008 Ford Mondeo vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Mondeo (128 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1144 kg more than 2008 Ford Mondeo.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Mondeo. (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Mondeo | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Mondeo | Defender |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1564 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 75 L |