1995 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2012 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2012 Ford Fusion is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Fusion (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 461 kg more than 2012 Ford Fusion.
Because 1995 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Fusion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 2012 Ford Fusion (337 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. 2012 Ford Fusion has automatic transmission and 1995 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 1995 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Fusion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Land Rover Discovery | 2012 Ford Fusion | |
Make | Land Rover | Ford |
Model | Discovery | Fusion |
Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3946 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 263 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 337 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1629 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4841 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1834 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1445 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2728 mm |