2007 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. (239 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 152 kg more than 2007 Land Rover Discovery.
Because 2007 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Discovery | 2009 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Land Rover | Ford |
Model | Discovery | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 425 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2704 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 72 L |