2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 285 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
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, 2005 Ford Excursion (475 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (425 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Excursion | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Excursion | Discovery |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 475 Nm | 425 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 88.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2989 kg | 2704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 86 L |