1999 Ford Contour vs. 2005 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Contour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Contour would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Discovery (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1999 Ford Contour. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Contour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 813 kg more than 1999 Ford Contour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Ford Contour. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Contour. (175 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Contour.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford Contour | 2005 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Contour | Discovery |
Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2550 mm |