2007 Ford F-450 vs. 1998 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2007 Ford F-450 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-450 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1998 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1998 Land Rover Discovery.
Because 1998 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford F-450. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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 F-450 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Land Rover Discovery. (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford F-450 | 1998 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | F-450 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3590 mm | 2550 mm |
