2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Ford Falcon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 736 kg more than 2008 Ford Falcon.
Because 2006 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2008 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Discovery | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Land Rover | Ford |
Model | Discovery | Falcon |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 425 Nm | 533 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2440 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 68 L |