1988 Ford Taurus vs. 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1988 Ford Taurus. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Taurus.
Because 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Ford Taurus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 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, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Taurus. (177 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Taurus | 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Taurus | Discovery 3 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2513 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1930 mm |
