2001 Ford F-650 vs. 1996 Land Rover Discovery

To start off, 2001 Ford F-650 is newer by 5 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 7,300 cc, 2001 Ford F-650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2001 Ford F-650. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford F-650. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 792 kg more than 2001 Ford F-650. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1996 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Ford F-650. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 2001 Ford F-650 (1,166 Nm) has 846 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. (320 Nm). This means 2001 Ford F-650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. 2001 Ford F-650 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. 2001 Ford F-650 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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