2009 Ford Taurus vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Ford Taurus is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Taurus (264 HP @ 6251 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Taurus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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 Taurus (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender. 2009 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2006 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Taurus | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Taurus | Defender |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 264 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6251 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4501 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 93 L |