2005 Ford Falcon 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 Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2005 Ford Falcon. (200 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1123 kg more than 2005 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Falcon | 2007 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Falcon | Discovery |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 4394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 425 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.4 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1581 kg | 2704 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 86 L |