2004 Ford Expedition vs. 2003 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2004 Ford Expedition 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Expedition (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 552 kg more than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Ford Expedition (475 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Expedition | 2003 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Expedition | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2550 mm |
