1986 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2002 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2002 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1986 Ford Crown Victoria. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 320 kg more than 1986 Ford Crown Victoria. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1986 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Crown Victoria | 2002 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2550 mm |
