2000 Ford Contour vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Contour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Contour would be higher. At 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Contour (201 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 640 kg more than 2000 Ford Contour.
Because 2004 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ford Contour. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Contour. (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Contour. 2004 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford Contour has manual transmission. 2000 Ford Contour will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Contour | 2004 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Contour | Discovery |
Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2544 cc | 3947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1418 kg | 2058 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2550 mm |