2003 Ford F-250 vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 298 kg more than 2003 Ford F-250.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Ford F-250. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2003 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2003 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford F-250 | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | F-250 | Discovery |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2720 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 495 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 82 L |