2009 Ford Fiesta vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Ford Fiesta 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 2,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2009 Ford Fiesta. (89 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1320 kg more than 2009 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Fiesta. 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Fiesta. (185 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Fiesta | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Fiesta | Defender |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 144 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2286 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 3.7 L/100km | 16.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |