1999 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1968 Morris Mini Moke
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Morris Mini Moke. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Morris Mini Moke would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (135 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1968 Morris Mini Moke. (34 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1968 Morris Mini Moke. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1550 kg more than 1968 Morris Mini Moke. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Morris Mini Moke. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Morris Mini Moke. (60 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Morris Mini Moke.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Land Rover Discovery | 1968 Morris Mini Moke | |
| Make | Land Rover | Morris |
| Model | Discovery | Mini Moke |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 847 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2040 mm |
