2000 Ford Desert Excursion vs. 1998 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2000 Ford Desert Excursion is newer by 2 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 6,800 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Ford Desert Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Desert Excursion (311 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1998 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Desert Excursion should accelerate faster than 1998 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 792 kg more than 2000 Ford Desert Excursion.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2000 Ford Desert Excursion (576 Nm) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Land Rover Discovery. (320 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Desert Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Land Rover Discovery. 2000 Ford Desert Excursion 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. 2000 Ford Desert Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Desert Excursion | 1998 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Desert Excursion | Discovery |
Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6800 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 576 Nm | 320 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 2090 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2550 mm |