2000 Ford Taurus vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 2,961 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 694 kg more than 2000 Ford Taurus.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ford Taurus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Taurus. (251 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Taurus | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Taurus | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2961 cc | 2495 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 93 L |
