2009 Ford E-150 vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Ford E-150 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (180 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 658 kg more than 2009 Ford E-150.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford E-150. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender. 2009 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 2005 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford E-150 | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | E-150 | Defender |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Van | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 2080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 93 L |