2001 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 372 kg more than 2012 Ford Falcon.
Because 2001 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (353 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Land Rover Discovery | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Land Rover | Ford |
Model | Discovery | Falcon |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 341 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1648 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4955 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2838 mm |