1998 • Ford
Taurus
Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 (145 Hp) 1998Overall Score56.25/100
1998 Ford Taurus vs 1998 Land Rover Defender Comparison
Compare technical specifications, scores and everyday-use differences side by side.
1998 • Land Rover
Defender
Land Rover Defender 2.5 TD5 (122 Hp) 1998Overall Score55.75/100
WINNER
Ford Taurus
Leads the overall E-Kıyasla score by 0.5 points.
56.25–55.75
SPECIFICATION GROUPS
Every difference between the two cars
Basic Specifications
Ford TaurusSpecificationLand Rover Defender
FordMakeLand Rover
TaurusModelDefender
1998Model year1998
SedanBody typeOff-road vehicle
5Seats6
4Doors2
Performance
Ford TaurusSpecificationLand Rover Defender
10,6 s0–100 km/h17,5 s
175 km/hTop speed130 km/h
2986 ccEngine displacement2495 cc
145 HPPower122 HP
230 NmTorque300 Nm
6Cylinders5
Fuel & Consumption
Ford TaurusSpecificationLand Rover Defender
PetrolFuel typeDiesel
61 ltFuel tank60 lt
13,9 ltUrban consumption11,9 lt
8,4 ltExtra-urban consumption8,8 lt
—Average consumption10,1 lt
Transmission & Chassis
Ford TaurusSpecificationLand Rover Defender
Front-wheel driveDrivetrain4x4
4Gears5
205/65 R15Tyre size205/80 R16 S
YesABSYes
Dimensions
Ford TaurusSpecificationLand Rover Defender
5016 mmLength3880 mm
1854 mmWidth1790 mm
1400 mmHeight2059 mm
1518 KgWeight1870 Kg
2756 mmWheelbase2360 mm
E-Kıyasla Editor’s Note
1998 Ford Taurus and 1998 Land Rover Defender approach the same decision from different angles. We compare the exact versions so changes in engine, transmission, dimensions and equipment are not hidden behind the model names.
Overall, Ford Taurus leads the E-Kıyasla score by 0.5 points. The score provides a consistent summary, while the best choice can still change with priorities such as urban efficiency, luggage space, performance or equipment.
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