2004 Ford Freestar vs. 2006 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Freestar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Freestar would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Freestar (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Freestar weights approximately 539 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Freestar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Freestar. (357 Nm). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Freestar. 2004 Ford Freestar has automatic transmission and 2006 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2006 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Freestar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Freestar | 2006 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Freestar | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1939 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 82 L |
