2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2012 Ford F-450
To start off, 2012 Ford F-450 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 6,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-450 (399 HP @ 2800 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender.
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, 2012 Ford F-450 (1,085 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 725 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Defender. 2012 Ford F-450 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. 2012 Ford F-450 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Defender | 2012 Ford F-450 | |
Make | Land Rover | Ford |
Model | Defender | F-450 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 6700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 399 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 1085 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 6680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2438 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 2024 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 4379 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 142 L |