2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 vs. 2013 Ford Flex
To start off, 2013 Ford Flex is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 would be higher. 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 10 more horse power than 2013 Ford Flex. (281 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Flex.
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 @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Flex. (346 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Flex.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 | 2013 Ford Flex | |
Make | Land Rover | Ford |
Model | Discovery 3 | Flex |
Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 281 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 425 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2256 mm |