2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2010 Ford Flex
To start off, 2010 Ford Flex 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Flex is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Flex (262 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Flex 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 54 kg more than 2010 Ford Flex.
Because 2006 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Flex. 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 (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Flex. (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Flex.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Discovery | 2010 Ford Flex | |
Make | Land Rover | Ford |
Model | Discovery | Flex |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 262 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2082 kg | 2028 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5126 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1727 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2995 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 70 L |