2009 Ford F-250 vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 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 1151 kg more than 2009 Ford F-250.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford F-250. 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 F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-250 | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | F-250 | Defender |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2117 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 93 L |
