2006 Ford Expedition vs. 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3
To start off, 2006 Ford Expedition is newer by 1 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3. (291 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3. (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Expedition | 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Expedition | Discovery 3 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1930 mm |
