2005 Ford F-350 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 F-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford F-350 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 950 kg more than 2005 Ford F-350.
Because 2008 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, 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, 2005 Ford F-350 (495 Nm) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford F-350 | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | F-350 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2495 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5880 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 93 L |
