2009 Ford Galaxy vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Ford Galaxy 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 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 330 kg more than 2009 Ford Galaxy.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Galaxy. 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 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Galaxy. (203 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Galaxy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Galaxy | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Galaxy | Defender |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2293 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
