2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 1996 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,707 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 537 kg more than 1996 Ford Falcon.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 1996 Ford Falcon (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender. 1996 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Defender | 1996 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Land Rover | Ford |
Model | Defender | Falcon |
Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3707 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 228 HP |
Torque | 301 Nm | 398 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2800 mm |