2000 Ford Equator vs. 1996 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2000 Ford Equator is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,944 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2000 Ford Equator. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Equator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 882 kg more than 2000 Ford Equator. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Equator. (160 Nm). This means 1996 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 1996 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 1996 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 | 1996 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Equator | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1787 cc | 3944 cc |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 2090 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3260 mm | 2550 mm |
