2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2010 Ford Bantam
To start off, 2010 Ford Bantam is newer by 4 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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2010 Ford Bantam. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1098 kg more than 2010 Ford Bantam. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Bantam. 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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Bantam. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Bantam. 2006 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford Bantam has manual transmission. 2010 Ford Bantam will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Discovery | 2010 Ford Bantam | |
| Make | Land Rover | Ford |
| Model | Discovery | Bantam |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2082 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 54 L |
