2009 Ford F-350 vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1116 kg more than 2009 Ford F-350.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford F-350. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-350 | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | F-350 | Defender |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 2495 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2082 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 75 L |
