1999 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2011 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2011 Ford Fusion is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Fusion (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. (135 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 710 kg more than 2011 Ford Fusion.
Because 1999 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Fusion. 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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Fusion. (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Land Rover Discovery | 2011 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | Land Rover | Ford |
| Model | Discovery | Fusion |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4841 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2728 mm |
