2008 Ford Territory vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Ford Territory 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 3,984 cc, 2008 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Territory. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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 Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender. 2008 Ford Territory 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 Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Territory | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Territory | Defender |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2495 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 120 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 17.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 93 L |
