2001 Ford Excursion vs. 1999 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2001 Ford Excursion is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 5,405 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Excursion (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1241 kg more than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Ford Excursion (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Excursion | 1999 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Excursion | Discovery |
Year Released | 2001 | 1999 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5405 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 474 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 3261 kg | 2020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2550 mm |