2002 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2010 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2010 Ford Explorer is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Explorer (207 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2002 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2002 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1048 kg more than 2010 Ford Explorer.
Because 2002 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Explorer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Explorer. (254 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2002 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Land Rover Discovery | 2010 Ford Explorer | |
Make | Land Rover | Ford |
Model | Discovery | Explorer |
Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 4009 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 254 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3320 mm |