Ford Ranger vs. Land Rover Defender
In comparing the Ford Ranger's and the Land Rover Defender's specifications and ratings, the Ford Ranger has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and resale value. The Land Rover Defender has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Ford Ranger's and the Land Rover Defender's specifications and ratings, the Ford Ranger is a better car than the Land Rover Defender.
Ford Ranger vs. Land Rover Defender Pricing
For a new model, the Ford Ranger's price is between $34,160 and $59,589, with the Land Rover Defender priced between $67,766 and $118,683.
Ford Ranger vs. Land Rover Defender Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford Ranger loses 27.5 percent of its value and the Land Rover Defender loses 46.2 percent of its value. This means the Ford Ranger retains 18.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Land Rover Defender.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Ford Ranger’s base engine makes 270 horsepower, and the Land Rover Defender base engine makes 296 horsepower.
Safety Ratings Comparison
The Ford Ranger has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
34160 - 59589
Used Asking Price:
-
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.275033
Pricing
New Asking Price:
67766 - 118683
Used Asking Price:
64675 - 98335
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.462199
Ford Ranger Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.343272 / 10
Reliability:
8.929815 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Land Rover Defender Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Ford Ranger Rankings
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7 out of / 7Land Rover Defender Rankings
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3 out of / 29Ranking
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37 out of / 61Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Cab Types
Not applicable
Available Bed Length(s)
59.6 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
Not applicable
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Ford Ranger Trim Levels
Lariat, Raptor, XL, XLT
Land Rover Defender Trim Levels
130 P300 S, 130 P400 Outbound, 130 P400 S, 130 P400 X, 130 P400 X-Dynamic SE, 130 V8 P500, 90 P300 S, 90 P400 X-Dynamic SE, 90 V8, 90 V8 Carpathian Edition, 110 P300 S, 110 P400 S, 110 P400 X, 110 P400 X-Dynamic SE, 110 V8 P500 SE, 110 V8 P525, 110 V8 P525 Carpathian Edition
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
270 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
310 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Max Payload:
1805 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
296 hp @ 4000 rpm
Torque:
295 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.076 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.7 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
98.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
39.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
59.2 inches
Cargo Space:
10.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
58.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4203 lbs
Width:
86.7 inches
Height:
74 inches
Length:
210.6 inches
Wheelbase:
128.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3870 lbs
Width:
82.9 inches
Height:
77.5 inches
Length:
180.5 inches
Wheelbase:
101.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P255/70R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/55R19