2004 Ford Escape vs. 2003 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2004 Ford Escape is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Escape (210 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 502 kg more than 2004 Ford Escape.
Because 2003 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Escape. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Escape. (271 Nm). This means 2003 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Escape | 2003 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Escape | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2550 mm |
