2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2004 Lincoln LS
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Lincoln LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Lincoln LS would be higher. At 3,933 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Lincoln LS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 141 kg more than 2004 Lincoln LS.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Lincoln LS. 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, 2004 Lincoln LS (388 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm). This means 2004 Lincoln LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender. 2004 Lincoln LS 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. 2004 Lincoln LS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Defender | 2004 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | Land Rover | Lincoln |
| Model | Defender | LS |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3933 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 280 HP |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1729 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 68 L |
