2005 Ford Explorer vs. 2005 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, both 2005 Ford Explorer and 2005 Land Rover Discovery were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Explorer (210 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Discovery. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 775 kg more than 2005 Ford Explorer.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Explorer. (330 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Explorer | 2005 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Explorer | Discovery |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4014 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 340 Nm |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2550 mm |