2008 Ford Mustang vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Mustang (315 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2008 Ford Mustang (441 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Defender.
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2008 Ford Mustang | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Mustang | Defender |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1970 mm |