2004 Ford Mondeo 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 Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Mondeo would be higher. Both 2004 Ford Mondeo and 2008 Land Rover Discovery are equipped with a 2,495 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 688 kg more than 2004 Ford Mondeo.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mondeo. (220 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Mondeo | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Mondeo | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2495 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 15.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1512 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 93 L |
