2006 Ford F-250 vs. 2001 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2006 Ford F-250 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,198 cc, 2006 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2006 Ford F-250. (177 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-250 weights approximately 836 kg more than 2001 Land Rover Discovery.
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 F-250 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. 2001 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2006 Ford F-250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-250 | 2001 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | F-250 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4198 cc | 3950 cc |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2550 mm |
