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 4,306 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 363 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 530 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 | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4306 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 483 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 465 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.3 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 75 L |