2012 Land Rover Defender vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1004 kg more than 2008 Ford Falcon.
Because 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2008 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Defender. 2008 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2012 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2012 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Land Rover Defender | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Land Rover | Ford |
| Model | Defender | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.2 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |
