2007 Ford Maverick vs. 1998 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2007 Ford Maverick 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 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2007 Ford Maverick. (148 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 575 kg more than 2007 Ford Maverick. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1998 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Maverick. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Maverick | 1998 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Maverick | Discovery |
Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2287 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 2090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2550 mm |