2007 Ford Edge vs. 1995 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2007 Ford Edge is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Edge (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 1995 Land Rover Discovery.
Because 1995 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Edge. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 2007 Ford Edge (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. (255 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. 2007 Ford Edge has automatic transmission and 1995 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 1995 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Edge will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Edge | 1995 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Edge | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2550 mm |
