2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 1999 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Falcon 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 1203 kg more than 1999 Ford Falcon.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Ford Falcon. 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, 1999 Ford Falcon (366 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Defender. 1999 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Land Rover Defender | 1999 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Land Rover | Ford |
Model | Defender | Falcon |
Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 62 L |