2003 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (221 HP) has 4 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (217 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 323 kg more than 2003 Ford Crown Victoria.
Because 2004 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. (361 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Crown Victoria | 2004 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 4556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1777 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 18.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 93 L |
