2009 Ford E-350 vs. 2012 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford E-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford E-350 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover LR2. (230 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover LR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR2 weights approximately 805 kg more than 2009 Ford E-350.
Because 2012 Land Rover LR2 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford E-350. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR2 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-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover LR2. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover LR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford E-350 | 2012 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | E-350 | LR2 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4496 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1908 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 70 L |
