2005 Ford Mustang 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 Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 703 kg more than 2005 Ford Mustang.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Mustang. 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 Mustang (310 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mustang | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Mustang | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 2495 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 84.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 93 L |
