2009 Ford Mondeo vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, both 2009 Ford Mondeo and 2009 Land Rover Defender were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mondeo (223 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1213 kg more than 2009 Ford Mondeo.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Mondeo. (281 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Mondeo | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Mondeo | Defender |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 94.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 24.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 60 L |