2006 Ford Ranger vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (217 HP) has 10 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (207 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 892 kg more than 2006 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (323 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Ranger | 2004 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Ranger | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4014 cc | 4556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 19.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 18.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 93 L |
