1996 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2013 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2013 Ford Taurus is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,944 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Taurus (284 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 256 kg more than 2013 Ford Taurus.
Because 1996 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Ford Taurus. 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, 2013 Ford Taurus (344 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. 2013 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 1996 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 1996 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Land Rover Discovery | 2013 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Land Rover | Ford |
| Model | Discovery | Taurus |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3944 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 284 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1834 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2177 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2868 mm |
