2000 Ford Equator vs. 1995 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2000 Ford Equator is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 2,495 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Equator (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Equator should accelerate faster than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 755 kg more than 2000 Ford Equator.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (255 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Equator. (160 Nm). This means 1995 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Equator. 2000 Ford Equator has automatic transmission and 1995 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 1995 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Equator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Equator | 1995 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Equator | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1787 cc | 2495 cc |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1963 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3260 mm | 2550 mm |
