2005 Ford Expedition vs. 2007 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1500 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Discovery. (441 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Discovery. 2005 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Expedition | 2007 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Expedition | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 88 mm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 82 L |
