2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 1998 Ford F-150
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 42 kg more than 1998 Ford F-150.
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, 1998 Ford F-150 (338 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1998 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender. 1998 Ford F-150 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. 1998 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Defender | 1998 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Land Rover | Ford |
Model | Defender | F-150 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 4195 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 203 HP |
Torque | 301 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 2075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 3050 mm |