2007 Ford Territory vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Territory. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Territory would be higher. At 3,984 cc, 2007 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 184 kg more than 2007 Ford Territory.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Territory. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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 Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2007 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Territory | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Territory | Discovery |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2494 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 15.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 93 L |