2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2001 Ford Econovan
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Econovan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Econovan would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1263 kg more than 2001 Ford Econovan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Ford Econovan. 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 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan. 2001 Ford Econovan 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. 2001 Ford Econovan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Land Rover Defender | 2001 Ford Econovan | |
Make | Land Rover | Ford |
Model | Defender | Econovan |
Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2210 mm |