2004 Ford Expedition vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 372 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
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 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2004 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Expedition | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Expedition | Discovery |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 475 Nm | 300 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 93 L |