2005 Ford F-350 vs. 1995 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2005 Ford F-350 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-350 weights approximately 495 kg more than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford F-350. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 2005 Ford F-350 (495 Nm) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. (320 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford F-350 | 1995 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | F-350 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2550 mm |
