1998 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2012 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2012 Ford Fusion is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2012 Ford Fusion. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 574 kg more than 2012 Ford Fusion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 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, 1998 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, 1998 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Fusion. (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Fusion. 2012 Ford Fusion has automatic transmission and 1998 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 1998 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.
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1998 Land Rover Discovery | 2012 Ford Fusion | |
Make | Land Rover | Ford |
Model | Discovery | Fusion |
Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3946 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 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 | 1516 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 |