2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2002 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Ranger (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Ranger 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 988 kg more than 2002 Ford Ranger.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Ranger. (207 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Ranger. 2002 Ford Ranger 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. 2002 Ford Ranger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Land Rover Defender | 2002 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Land Rover | Ford |
Model | Defender | Ranger |
Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 207 Nm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |