1987 Ford Falcon vs. 1996 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1996 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,944 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1987 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 720 kg more than 1987 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Falcon. (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Falcon | 1996 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Falcon | Discovery |
Year Released | 1987 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 3944 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 2090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2550 mm |