2004 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, both 2004 Ford Five Hundred 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 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (200 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 406 kg more than 2004 Ford Five Hundred.
Because 2004 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (266 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Five Hundred | 2004 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Five Hundred | Discovery |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 266 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1652 kg | 2058 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2550 mm |