2006 Ford Mustang vs. 1996 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2006 Ford Mustang is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 612 kg more than 2006 Ford Mustang.
Because 1996 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 2006 Ford Mustang (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Mustang | 1996 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Mustang | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2550 mm |
