2004 Ford Ka vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, both 2004 Ford Ka 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 Land Rover Discovery (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2004 Ford Ka. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 922 kg more than 2004 Ford Ka. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Ka. 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 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Ka. (135 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Ka | 2004 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Ka | Discovery |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 3947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1136 kg | 2058 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2550 mm |