1995 Ford Explorer vs. 1999 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Explorer would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Explorer (210 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. (135 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 290 kg more than 1995 Ford Explorer.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Ford Explorer (332 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Explorer | 1999 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Explorer | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2550 mm |
