2011 Land Rover LR4 vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Land Rover LR4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Land Rover LR4 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2012 Ford F-150. (302 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 261 kg more than 2012 Ford F-150. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Land Rover LR4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford F-150. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR4 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, 2011 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford F-150. (376 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Land Rover LR4 | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Ford |
| Model | LR4 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 508 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2548 kg | 2287 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4829 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1915 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1882 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2885 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 98 L |
