2004 Ford F-250 vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery

To start off, both 2004 Ford F-250 and 2004 Land Rover Discovery were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford F-250 (260 HP) has 43 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (217 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford F-250 weights approximately 863 kg more than 2004 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 F-250 (476 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (407 Nm). This means 2004 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Discovery.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Ford F-250 2004 Land Rover Discovery
Make Ford Land Rover
Model F-250 Discovery
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Pickup SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5408 cc 4556 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 260 HP 217 HP
Torque 476 Nm 407 Nm
Engine Bore Size 90 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 106 mm 82 mm
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2939 kg 2076 kg
Vehicle Length 6250 mm 4710 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 2060 mm 1950 mm
Wheelbase Size 3970 mm 2550 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 110 L 93 L


 

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