2009 Ford GT vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender

To start off, 2009 Ford GT 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 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 535 kg more than 2009 Ford GT.

Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford GT. 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, 2009 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2009 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Ford GT 2007 Land Rover Defender
Make Ford Land Rover
Model GT Defender
Year Released 2009 2007
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5409 cc 2498 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 493 HP 0 HP
Torque 678 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 1950 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 8.4:1 19.5:1
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 9 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1520 kg 2055 kg
Vehicle Length 4650 mm 4610 mm
Vehicle Height 1130 mm 1800 mm
Wheelbase Size 2720 mm 2800 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.3 L/100km 10.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 66 L 75 L


 

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