2009 Ford Ranger vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Ford Ranger is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 904 kg more than 2009 Ford Ranger.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Ranger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Defender (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Ranger.
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2009 Ford Ranger | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Ranger | Defender |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 209 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1870 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 93 L |