2005 Ford Freestar 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 Freestar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Freestar would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 236 kg more than 2005 Ford Freestar.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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, 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Freestar. (320 Nm). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Freestar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Freestar | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Freestar | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3802 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1939 kg | 2175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 16.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 93 L |
