2005 Ford Freestar vs. 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3

To start off, both 2005 Ford Freestar and 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2005 Ford Freestar. (194 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Freestar.

Because 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Freestar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 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 Land Rover Discovery 3 (425 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Freestar. (325 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Freestar.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Ford Freestar 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3
Make Ford Land Rover
Model Freestar Discovery 3
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Minivan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3900 cc 4394 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 194 HP 291 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 325 Nm 425 Nm
Engine Bore Size 97 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 83 mm
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Width 1950 mm 1930 mm


 

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