2009 Ferrari F430 vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Ferrari F430 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 460 kg more than 2009 Ferrari F430.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ferrari F430. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2009 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ferrari F430 | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Ferrari | Land Rover |
Model | F430 | Defender |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4308 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 483 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 465 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 19.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.5 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 75 L |